Digital forum: A global policy agenda to keep textiles in use – understanding the role of new policy instruments for a circular textile system

Fast fashion is in direct conflict with the principles of the circular economy. In this forum, we will discuss current approaches and challenges with international experts on how current regulatory initiatives at global and EU-level are influencing global material flows, supply chains and production practices. We will critically reflect on the effectiveness of extended producer responsibility (EPR), in which companies take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products, including take-back.  

We will present successful initiatives aimed at extending the life of textiles and slowing down consumption, while taking a look at both legal measures and voluntary corporate initiatives.

The Digital Forum is part of the Oeko-Institut's Science Forum 2024 „Circular Economy – What’s next?”. Documentations for the individual events can be found from July 2024 at www.oeko.de/wissenschaftsforum2024.