Policy Patchwork: How Regulatory Gaps Are Sabotaging Europe's Circular Textile Ambitions

Who's responsible? A diffusion of responsibility prevents coordinated action and enables continued inaction. Brands blame inadequate infrastructure, recyclers cite insufficient feedstock quality, governments point to industry resistance, and consumers expect affordable options without understanding environmental costs. AI-Generated / Sora

By Subir Ghosh

Publication:

texfash

Dated Published:

4 June 2025

Last Modified:

4 June 2025

Despite separate textile collection becoming mandatory across EU member states from January 2025, fragmented implementation and enforcement gaps undermine circular economy progress. Industry experts reveal how regulatory inconsistencies and misaligned policies are preventing meaningful recycling outcomes across European markets.

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Policy Patchwork: How Regulatory Gaps Are Sabotaging Europe's Circular Textile Ambitions

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