As the EU introduces Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles under Directive 1892/2025, this conference explores how Romania can implement EPR for textiles, develop separate collection systems and accelerate reuse, upcycling and recycling
DPPSkop is a comprehensive B2B SaaS platform developed to meet the Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements mandated under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.
The platform enables manufacturers, particularly in high-impact sectors such as textiles, batteries and electronics, to digitise, manage and share the lifecycle data of their products.
The textile and apparel value chain is one of the most resource-intensive sectors, generating significant waste and relying heavily on a vulnerable workforce.
In recent years, businesses in this sector have adopted circular economy strategies to address sustainability challenges. However, most of these efforts focus on material efficiency and waste reduction, often neglecting social dimensions.
This PhD dissertation addresses this gap by exploring how to integrate social justice and equity into circular transitions at the business level. Through case studies in the Netherlands, Spain and India, it investigates how businesses can adopt circular practices inclusively and how policymakers can enable a more just circular transition.
The transition to a circular economy in the textile and apparel value chain is an opportunity to address the environmental challenges facing the industry. However, without a strong focus on social justice, this transition risks perpetuating poor working conditions, gender inequality and vulnerability for workers, particularly in low-wage, labour-intensive roles.
This policy brief identifies five key recommendations for policymakers:
Align circular economy goals with just transition principles
Identify and protect vulnerable populations
Address income disparity and strengthen labour regulations
Enhance participatory mechanisms and access to justice
Implement restorative mechanisms and support reskilling initiatives
LOOP Forum is the leading Nordic meeting place for companies working with the circular economy and resource efficiency.
It will bring together decision-makers from across industries to explore how circular solutions can strengthen competitiveness, secure access to critical resources, and build more resilient European value chains.
This webinar will explore the evolving regulatory and standards landscape that is reshaping the EU's fashion and clothing industry towards a circular economy. From the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation including Digital Product Passport and new Extended Producer Responsibility obligations to the practical role of international standards in achieving compliance, this session will provide essential insights into the critical changes ahead and the potential impact on SMEs.
This collection of businesses in the Region of Murcia which are delivering on circular economy principles is an interactive tool. It is intended to be a source of inspiration and information: users can search for businesses active in specific sectors or focusing on specific circular economy principles.
This webinar will explore the international used clothing trade.
It will present the report on From Collection of Used Clothes in Sweden to Reuse in Kenya: A Case Study of Humana LT’s Value Chain for Second-Hand Clothes and look at the economic and environmental value of second-hand clothing exports and how policy can best support circular textile flows.
This webinar will explore the forthcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements and their potential impact on the fashion and textile industry, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises in the EU.
The Zero Waste Action Weeks are all about waste prevention and resource conservation, covering upcycling, repairing, food rescue, circular economy, reuse, sustainable consumption and zero waste fashion.
Come and experience the hands-on sessions, lectures and workshops!
