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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eu-rules-stop-destruction-unsold-clothes-and-shoes-2026-02-09_en>
"The European Commission today (Feb 9) adopted new measures under the
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the
destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear.
The rules will help cut waste, reduce environmental damage and create a level
playing field for companies embracing sustainable business models, allowing
them to reap the benefits of a more circular economy.
Every year in Europe, an estimated 4-9% of unsold textiles are destroyed before
ever being worn. This waste generates around 5.6 million tons of CO₂ emissions
– almost equal to Sweden’s total net emissions in 2021.
To help reduce this wasteful practice, the ESPR requires companies to disclose
information on the unsold consumer products they discard as waste. It also
introduces a ban on the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing accessories and
footwear."
Via
Reasons to be Cheerful:
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https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-data-centers-meet-their-match-maine/>
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
