As the fashion industry grapples with mounting environmental concerns, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a cornerstone policy to address textile waste. This report, authored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, explores how EPR can reshape the textile industry
In a landmark presentation at the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Forum, Valérie Boiten of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlined the crucial role of EPR in transitioning to a circular economy for textiles. Boiten emphasized the urgent need for a systemic shift in textile management, highlighting that approximately 12 million tonnes of textiles are introduced to













