In March 2023, a Senate Bill was introduced in the US state of California aimed at creating a ‘first of its kind’ extended producer responsibility (EPR) textile recycling and repair programme.
Senator Josh Newman introduced SB 707, which would require producers of clothing and other textiles to implement and fund a state-wide collection and recycling programme for textiles. However, the Bill has now been delayed until 2024 due to mounting concerns as the bill progressed. It has therefore been withdrawn from the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.
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