Reconomy has published a new global strategy paper outlining its long-term vision and support services for businesses facing the introduction of textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation across global markets.
The document, titled Textile EPR Strategy 2030, comes as regulators in Europe and other key regions push for greater accountability from textile producers regarding the lifecycle of their products — from design and sale to collection, reuse, and recycling.
In what the company describes as a “critical opportunity for innovation,” the strategy sets out a phased roadmap through the ongoing “pre-EPR” period into full legislative implementation. Reconomy’s approach aims to help businesses not only meet legal obligations but use the shift to build more circular and resilient operations.
“Textile producers are facing an increasingly complex and fast-evolving regulatory landscape as EPR schemes roll out across the world, and especially in Europe,” said Lavi Aharon, Director of Reconomy’s Textile Programme and Business Development Director. “At the same time, they are under growing pressure to demonstrate real progress on sustainability to retailers and consumers.”
Textile producers are facing an increasingly complex and fast-evolving regulatory landscape as EPR schemes roll out across the world
EPR for textiles is a major regulatory development that shifts financial and operational responsibility for end-of-life clothing and textiles onto producers. The aim is to reduce textile waste, improve recycling infrastructure, and accelerate the industry’s shift toward circular business models.
The Reconomy paper highlights several key themes expected to define the next phase of textile regulation:
- Eco-modulation, where producers may pay reduced EPR fees for designing more recyclable or durable garments;
- Digital Product Passports, which track materials and origin data through the supply chain;
- The growing importance of transparent, high-quality data for regulatory reporting and sustainability tracking.
The strategy lays out both short-term and long-term initiatives Reconomy will undertake to support textile businesses. In the immediate term, the company is focusing on education and readiness—working with brands and producers to assess their exposure, form partnerships with recyclers and sorters, and prepare internal systems for data and material traceability.
As more countries adopt EPR frameworks, Reconomy plans to expand its compliance services across multiple jurisdictions, including North America, and support clients in using product-level data to drive design innovation and efficiency.
Aharon added: “Our new global strategy not only sets out what businesses can expect over the next five years but also details Reconomy’s own strategy and initiatives to support this transition.
“At Reconomy, we are uniquely positioned to support stakeholders worldwide through our comprehensive, end-to-end textile EPR services—from regulatory monitoring and data management to take-back, repair, and circularity solutions.
“We look forward to working with the textile industry to successfully navigate this transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to a more circular economy that protects valuable resources.”
With over 20 years of experience and a network of more than 40 Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) across packaging, electronics, batteries, and textiles, Reconomy claims the title of the world’s largest PRO operator. This global footprint, it says, enables the company to provide consistent, scalable support for textile producers navigating fragmented and evolving EPR systems.
The release of the strategy paper also follows Reconomy’s recent launch of its Textile EPR Impact Assessment service — a tailored offering that helps brands understand their current obligations, prepare for future regulation, and align their operations with circular economy goals.
As countries continue to legislate textile waste management, Reconomy’s strategy suggests that early preparation and strategic adaptation could give forward-looking businesses a competitive edge in a more circular future.