EU bans mass clothing destruction

The European Commission announced a regulation banning large EU companies from destroying unsold clothing, effective from July, to curb waste and reduce emissions.

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Der Spiegel

Fast fashion: EU bans companies from destroying unsold clothing

Every year, millions of clothing items, accessories and shoes are discarded because they have no buyers. The European Commission now wants to stop this with a regulation that will apply to large EU companies from July.

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Tages-Anzeiger

EU bans destruction of unsold clothing

Millions of unsold T-shirts, pants and shoes end up in EU trash each year, with consequences for the environment and climate. The EU is putting a stop to it.

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Handelsblatt

Climate and environmental protection: EU prohibits companies from destroying unsold clothing

Millions of unsold T-shirts, pants and shoes end up in EU landfills every year - with consequences for the environment and climate. The EU is putting a stop to it.

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