Category: Regulations
In some countries and regions there are regulations in place for the banning of hazardous substances in clothing production, while other countries have yet to establish any such regulations at all. This lack of consistency and implementation highlights the important need for government authorities to take initiative to tackle the ongoing issues faced by the fashion industry and its negative impacts on the environment and population.
Revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive: New Rules for Textiles, but No Reduction Targets
The revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive introduces significant changes for the textile industry. For the first time, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will be mandatory for textile companies and
News DetailEU Implements Harmonized EPR Scheme for Textiles to Promote Sustainability
The European Union has indeed reached a provisional agreement to revise the Waste Framework Directive. This revision includes the implementation of mandatory and harmonized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for
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Why It is Important to Take Action on Regulations
Regulations can enforce sustainable practices, such as the use of eco-friendly materials and waste reduction strategies.
News DetailSummary of the “Full Overview of the EU Textile Strategy and Regulations”
Several key regulations and directives within the EU, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, and the Waste Framework Directive, will directly affect fashion and textile companies.
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Current Regulations Impacting Sustainable Fashion
This article explores the critical role of regulations in advancing sustainable fashion, highlighting current global practices and envisioning the future of environmentally and ethically conscious fashion industry standards.
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The EU restricts exposure to carcinogenic substance formaldehyde in textiles
EU regulates formaldehyde in textiles.
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- Challenges of textile waste import to Tunisia with Semia Gharbi, Tunisia
- Environment and health challenges of the textile industry in Bangladesh, with Dr Shahriar Hossain from ESDO in Bangladesh
- How textile waste piles up in the Global South with Gilbert Kuepouo, Cameroon
- Sanitary pads and toxic-free textile solutions with Priti Mahesh from India