NGO demands equitable textile EPR in Germany

BERLIN – Having met the March 2025 deadline to establish its national EPR framework for textiles, under the revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD), Germany is now at a crucial juncture as the system takes effect.

The country has an opportunity to embed sustainability, social justice, and global accountability into its textile waste policy. However, as highlighted by Circular Berlin, a non-profit advocating for a sustainable and equitable circular textile economy, existing models fall short in addressing the full spectrum of economic, environmental, and social impacts, both within Europe and in the Global South.