DW (English) July 19, 2026 • 13:29

EU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effect - DW.com

By Nik Martin

EU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effect - DW.com

Under new rules to reduce waste, large companies across the European Union can no longer dispose of unsold clothes, accessories and footwear.

A ban on the disposal of unsold clothes and shoes took effect across the European Union on Sunday, in the bloc's latest move to cut waste.
Hundreds of thousands of tons of fashionwear are destroyed … [+3325 chars]

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