The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles is transforming the fashion industry, introducing legislation that affects the entire product life cycle — from design and production to reuse, recycling, and end-of-life.

At the core of this shift is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), making brands accountable for the environmental impact of their products. Alongside EPR, related requirements are driving a more circular approach to compliance and product design.

In January 2025, Member States implemented obligatory separate textile collection, with additional measures introduced in October 2025 to further improve textile waste management.

As a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), we develop integrated solutions to help brands manage these obligations efficiently and turn regulatory change into opportunity.

We understand the complexity and the opportunity that comes with this legislative shift.

Your trusted Partner

As textiles become a regulated waste stream, ERP Poland is expanding its services to support producers with textile EPR compliance. Through integrated solutions covering registration, reporting, collection and processing compliance, ERP Poland helps companies across Poland and Europe efficiently meet new legal requirements while supporting the transition to circular textiles.

With decades of EPR experience (e-waste, batteries and packaging waste streams) and textile EPR expertise already established in markets such as the Netherlands, the USA and Italy, we help producers manage EPR systems, data, and operations — so you can focus on your core business.

Our participation in leading industry bodies, such as the PRO Forum by Euratex, and other strategic partnerships enables us to stay ahead of regulatory trends and best practices.

Do you need to confirm if you are impacted by these obligations?

Registration with a PRO

As a company selling, importing or producing textile products in Poland, you will have to register with our Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to transfer your EPR obligations.

Reporting

Ensure compliance with the reporting frequency and format required by the EPR scheme.

Compliance Administration

Ensure ongoing adherence to EPR rules and financial contributions calculated by us based on the volumes of textiles placed on the market.

Consumer Awareness and Communication

Provide information about disposal and recycling options, and encourage responsible textile disposal by educating consumers.

Continuous Monitoring and Compliance Audits

Evaluate the program effectiveness and continuously improve/adapt business practices to align with the new EPR requirement and sustainability.

ERP facilitates a closed-loop approach to textile recycling. These are the steps of the end-of-life textile management:

• Collection: Used textiles are gathered through approved collection points, ensuring they are diverted from landfills and prepared for responsible processing.
• Sorting: Textiles are sorted based on material type, quality, and condition. This is crucial to determine what can be reused, recycled or sent for energy recovery.
• Reuse: Items that are still in good condition are prepared for second-hand use, supporting the circular economy by extending the life of the garments.
• Recycling: Non-reusable textiles are processed into raw materials (e.g. fibres, insulation) to be used in new products. ERP works with certified facilities that apply innovative recycling technology.
• Manufacture of product: Recycled materials are introduced into manufacturing chains, supporting sustainable production and reducing reliance on virgin resources.
• Consumers: Products made with recycled content re-enter the market, completing the circular process and contributing to resource efficiency.

This process is supported by the EPR fees paid by textile producers and sellers, ensuring that the textile life cycle is in line with the EPR regulations.

Ask for support and find answers to commonly asked questions about Textiles EPR compliance, including registration, reporting, costs, and consumer communication requirements.

Overseeing numerous approved EPR programs globally, ERP and Landbell Group offer unparalleled expertise and support.

Comprehensive operational assistance for textile collection, sorting, reuse, and recycling.

Schedule a personalised consultation to navigate your compliance journey effortlessly.

All textile products placed on the EU market, including Poland, are:

• Recyclable
• Repairable
• Durable
• To great extent made of Recycled Fibres
• Free of hazardous substances
• Produced in respect of social rights and environment

Prepare effectively for upcoming changes by clearly understanding timelines and expectations:

July 2023: Proposal to revise Waste Framework Directive (including textile EPR)

2025:

• Separate collection of textiles applies under the Waste Framework Directive baseline
• Amendments to the Directive making textile EPR implementation obligatory in the EU Member States (16 Oct 2025)

2027:

• Transposition deadline (17 Jun 2027)
• National registers for producers established

2028:

• Full operational EPR schemes implementation (17 Apr 2028)
• Online-platform obligations take effect
• First operational reporting cycle begins

2030 onward:

• EU Commission review (by 31 Dec 2029)
• Possible proposal of new measures or targets