EU ban on destroying unsold clothes by large companies takes effect
A ban on destroying unsold clothes took effect across the European Union on July 19, 2026. The rule applies only to large companies, defined as those with more than 250 employees and over 50 million euros in turnover. The actual reduction in waste has not yet been measured.
Why it matters
This policy directly addresses the environmental problem of textile waste by preventing large companies from destroying usable products.
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