Brussels, 26 November – EuRIC Textiles, FEAD & Decathlon have published a joint position paper calling for effective EPR schemes and a level playing field in the revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD) to strengthen Europe’s circular textile economy.

While ongoing negotiations and progress on establishing EPR schemes for waste textiles are welcomed, the signatories stress the need for consistency to maximise effectiveness. Participation from all relevant operators and uniform application of the new rules are essential to prevent loopholes that could sustain the status quo.