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The UK Textiles Pact has released a ten-point Blueprint for a mandatory UK Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, setting out a collaborative, industry-led approach to tackle the country’s used textiles crisis.
Developed with input from WRAP, the British Retail Consortium, UK Fashion and Textiles Association, British Fashion Council, and WEFT, the Blueprint draws on lessons from global EPR schemes to create a model tailored to the UK.
The proposals aim to stabilise the struggling used-textiles sector, prevent job losses, and reduce landfill and incineration of discarded garments. Without action, local authorities face rising costs – potentially £200 million per year by 2035 – while charities and consumers bear the burden.
Key recommendations include establishing a single, non-profit Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) to oversee the scheme, ringfencing fees for direct reinvestment, rewarding sustainable design, and prioritising reuse over recycling.
The Blueprint also calls for phased product inclusion, cross-UK coverage, and strong enforcement to ensure a level playing field.
Adam Mansell, CEO of UKFT, said: “Drive investment in reuse and recycling infrastructure while supporting circular economy objectives.” The initiative demonstrates the sector’s commitment to reducing environmental impact, creating green jobs, and establishing a sustainable, circular textiles industry in the UK.
