The extended producer responsibility for textiles is underway in Denmark and will be part of the EU\u2019s transition to a more circular economy. Producer responsibility means that companies that bring textiles to the market will be responsible for the entire life cycle of the product, even when it becomes waste.<\/p>\n
For textiles, this means that producers and importers must finance and ensure the correct handling of discarded textiles, including collection, sorting, reuse and recycling. The aim is to increase recycling, reduce resource waste and promote more sustainable design.<\/p>\n
The scheme is expected to cover a wide range of textile products such as clothing and home textiles. Although the final Danish model has not yet been determined, developments in the EU indicate that companies will, among other things, be responsible for:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Registration with the authorities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ongoing reporting of volumes placed on the market<\/p>\n
\u2022 Payment of environmental contributions that finance waste management<\/p>\n
\u2022 Compliance with requirements for correct collection and treatment<\/p>\n
At the same time, increased focus is expected on durability, recyclability and eco-design, and the fees will be differentiated depending on the environmental profile of the products.<\/p>\n
Several EU countries have already implemented or are well into the process of implementing producer responsibility for textiles. In Denmark, legislation is expected to be adopted no later than 17 June 2027 and the producer responsibility scheme is expected to enter into force no later than April 2028.<\/p>\n
Further clarifications on requirements, scope and organisation will be made on an ongoing basis leading up to the entry into force. It is therefore recommended to start preparations now.<\/p>\n
ERP Denmark is preparing to become a collective scheme for textiles in Denmark. We are following developments closely and are in dialogue with authorities and stakeholders to ensure that our members are as well prepared as possible for the upcoming requirements.<\/p>\n
With ERP Denmark, you get a partner with both local insight and international experience within producer responsibility for textiles.<\/b><\/p>\n
ERP\/Landbell already operates a collective scheme for textiles in the Netherlands and it is also possible to pre-register in ERP Italy and ERP Spain. In addition, ERP\/Landbell has become PRO in California for textiles.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>