A forthcoming webinar addresses key points of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles and its impact on the fashion industry.
- The legislation serves as both a challenge and an opportunity for innovation in sustainability.
- Understanding EPR involves recognising its role in the product life cycle, extending producer responsibility to the post-consumer stage.
- The participation of New Look and Reconomy highlights industry strategies to mitigate risks associated with EPR.
- The webinar will explore the future outlook on EPR legislation and strategies to prepare for it.
The upcoming webinar outlines the significance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles, a crucial aspect for fashion brands and retailers to consider. The initiative seeks to transform the industry’s sustainability practices, urging producers to extend their accountability beyond product sale to its disposal after use.
EPR is an environmental policy where producers, including manufacturers, importers, and retailers, are responsible for the product even post-consumer stage. The inclusion of textiles in EPR schemes aims to enhance recycling and reuse, promoting positive environmental impact globally through incentives and fees.
The session, in collaboration with circular economy specialist Reconomy and high street retailer New Look, intends to provide comprehensive insights into the current sustainability landscape and EPR legislation, particularly in the EU.
Participants will receive guidance on anticipating and navigating legislative challenges. This involves understanding potential risks and costs associated with EPR while exploring innovative opportunities that the legislation may present.
The experts will share best practices and success strategies, providing a glimpse into future EPR legislation trends and market impacts. The integration of such policies is expected to lead to a paradigm shift in how the fashion industry addresses environmental responsibilities.
The webinar aims to equip fashion industry stakeholders with the necessary knowledge to successfully navigate and leverage EPR legislation.
