Reconomy launches 5-year roadmap for textile EPR compliance

The new EPR legislation is driving a structural shift by making producers responsible for end-of-life management, including collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal—accelerating the move towards circular business models and sustainable production patterns.

Rather than viewing this as a compliance burden, the strategy framed the transition as an opportunity for innovation and competitive advantage. By supporting stakeholders in aligning regulatory obligations with business goals, it aims to foster more resilient and future-ready operations that respond to growing demands from consumers, retailers, and policymakers.

Key themes in the strategy included eco-modulation, Digital Product Passports, and the increasing need for reliable data and supply chain transparency. In the short term, during the ‘pre-EPR’ phase, the focus is on helping clients assess regulatory impact, prepare operationally, build strong partnerships across the textile ecosystem—including sorters and recyclers—and invest in technologies to manage data and material flows efficiently.

Looking ahead, as EPR legislation becomes established across all EU member states and other global markets, the plan includes ongoing support for multi-jurisdictional compliance, especially in regions such as North America. It also emphasises the use of product-level data to drive design innovation and accelerate the adoption of circular business models.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)