UK Textiles EPR White Paper
Exploring how a future UK textiles Extended Producer Responsibility system could be designed
As discussions around UK textiles EPR continue, businesses are looking for greater clarity on how producer responsibility could be applied to textiles in the future. Across Europe, governments are introducing textile producer responsibility schemes, while the UK continues to explore potential policy approaches.
This white paper examines textile producer responsibility schemes currently in operation and those under development internationally. It reviews available evidence on different governance models, explores relevant UK competition law considerations and presents a proposed framework for a future UK approach.
What is covered in this white paper?
This resource brings together evidence from operational textile producer responsibility schemes, emerging legislation and wider research into Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
You'll find:
✓ An overview of textile producer responsibility schemes operating in Europe and internationally.
✓ Analysis of competitive and single-operator approaches to scheme delivery.
✓ Research examining the potential benefits and challenges of different governance models.
✓ Consideration of UK competition law and how it may influence future policy decisions.
✓ A proposed framework designed to support future discussions around producer responsibility for textiles in the UK.
Why download the report?
Textile producer responsibility is evolving rapidly. The revised EU Waste Framework Directive is driving implementation across Europe, and organisations involved in producing, importing, selling or managing textiles are increasingly monitoring developments in this area.
This white paper provides a detailed review of international approaches and brings together evidence, policy considerations and practical insights into one accessible resource. Whether you are following future regulatory developments, assessing potential compliance implications or seeking a better understanding of textiles EPR, the report offers valuable context and analysis.
Related resources
You may also find our information on Packaging EPR, WEEE compliance, environmental compliance services and producer responsibility obligations useful when considering how future textile regulations could develop alongside existing legislation.
Download the white paper
Download the report to explore international textile EPR schemes, review available evidence and understand the policy considerations shaping future discussions around producer responsibility for textiles in the UK.