EU bans the destruction of unsold clothing.

On December 5th, the European Parliament and member states of the European Union (EU) adopted new regulations aimed at curbing the fast fashion trend and reducing waste, including a ban on destroying unsold clothing.

The EU has passed a ban on destroying unsold clothing. Photo: AFP

The plan, announced last year by the European Commission (EC), prohibits the destruction of unsold inventory items, including textiles and footwear. Furthermore, the EC may extend the ban to other unsold products. The ban is waived for medium-sized enterprises for six years and completely exempt for small businesses. Businesses will have two years to adapt after the law officially comes into effect.

The new law will also introduce specific requirements for many key consumer goods to increase product sustainability, with a priority given to products that have a significant impact on the environment, such as clothing, furniture, mattresses, and electronics.

Under the new regulations, businesses must add digital codes, such as QR codes, to all products. These are seen as electronic "passports" for goods entering the EU market. Large businesses will also have to report annually on the amount of product discarded and explain the reasons. The EU hopes this will encourage businesses to abandon wasteful practices.

Analysts believe the new regulations will restrict the fast fashion industry, which has become a trend fueled by the growth of e-commerce, but has serious environmental impacts. According to the EU, the textile industry has the fourth largest impact on the environment and climate change, after food production, housing, and transport.

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