What is Extended Producer Responsibility?

Sustainability and circularity are playing an increasingly important role in our society. The government aims to encourage companies to contribute by introducing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. This law has already been implemented in several sectors and, as of this year, also applies to the textile industry. But what exactly does the EPR law entail?

EPR in the textile industry

Extended Producer Responsibility is a policy approach in which producers are held accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, from design to disposal. Specifically for the clothing and textile industry, this means that companies are encouraged to produce garments more sustainably, use resources more efficiently, incorporate recycled materials, and actively contribute to the collection and recycling of products.

The role of Stichting UPV Textiel

The EPR legislation also makes producers responsible for the collection and processing of discarded textiles. Organizing an effective collection system is complex and can be costly. By creating collective plans for textile collection, the financial burden can be shared. Stichting UPV Textiel supports participating companies by collectively organizing the collection, reuse, and recycling of discarded textiles. For example by encouraging consumers to return clothing through textile bins or stores.

Active role on the board

At Company Fits, we take this responsibility seriously. In addition to joining the collective as a company, our production director, Evert-Jan Poppe, serves as a board member of Stichting UPV Textiel. Through this board participation, the workwear sector is represented, and we ensure that we take sustainable and circular steps within our industry.

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