The transition to a circular textile sector is a challenging process of change
Current policy is a great first step and already sets activities in motion but to complete the mission more is needed
2-step approach:
Create demand
- Put severe pressure on the fashion sector to start using recycled content in their products via labels, steep EPR tariffs or mandatory recycled content
- use full potential of public procurement related to workwear
- Continue with recycled content deals
Create supply
- Create a well-functioning ecosystem that develops new textiles based on recycled fibres.
- Facilitate the coordination of innovation activities
- Invest much more resources in new circular technology and innovators using an EPR scheme
- When this is done well, the Netherlands are in a good position to also benefit economically from this shift through a good starting position in recycling technology and entrepreneurship
