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EU bans destroying unsold clothing, textiles, footwear

8/21/2026

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The European Commission banned the destruction of unsold clothing, textiles and footwear in Europe.
The ban implements the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, proposed in 2022 and adopted in 2024.
Brands must report destroyed textile volumes by March 2027 using the Commission’s reporting framework.
Experts say practical implementation, compliance requirements and exemptions remain uncertain.
LVMH’s CEDRE venture, launched in 2010, expanded in 2023 to recover unsold fashion products.

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Story summary

The European Commission banned the destruction of unsold clothing, textiles and footwear in Europe.
The ban implements the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, proposed in 2022 and adopted in 2024.
Brands must report destroyed textile volumes by March 2027 using the Commission’s reporting framework.
Experts say practical implementation, compliance requirements and exemptions remain uncertain.
LVMH’s CEDRE venture, launched in 2010, expanded in 2023 to recover unsold fashion products.