Italy Opens Public Consultation on Textile EPR
On April 2 the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) announced the launch of a public consultation on the draft decree establishing the extended producer responsibility regime for the textile industry of apparel, footwear, accessories, leather goods and home textiles.
The measure’s objective is to make producers responsible for the end-of-life management of products they put on the market, while promoting a more sustainable and circular model for the textile industry.
Specifically, the introduction of the textile EPR system aims to:
- reduce the environmental impact of the entire life cycle of textile products, from the production phase to the end-of-life management, that is when textile products become waste;
- encourage the reuse of products, and the proper management of textile waste and their recycling;
- empower producers, in order to promote the adoption of eco-design strategies and the use of more sustainable materials;
- achieve EU’s circular economy and waste reduction targets.
During the public consultation period, all interested parties, both public and private, can submit their comments to the MASE. The deadline for submission is May 5.
More information on how to submit observations is available here.
The launch of the open consultation is an important step towards the implementation of textile EPR in Italy. Now is the best time to act proactively with respect to your EPR compliance, to stay ahead and turn sustainability into a competitive advantage. By acting now, you can minimize challenges and maximize benefits for both the environment and your organization.
ReDress Italy, our PRO active in Italy for the management of textile EPR, is there to help you. By joining ReDress Italy, you’ll benefit from:
- a voice in the public consultation – we’ll submit feedback collectively on our members’ behalf;
- expert support to navigate compliance requirements;
- insight into eco-modulation and future obligations.
For more information on how to join ReDress Italy, please send an e‑mail to ReDress.Italy@rev-log.com.
