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EU confirms ban on destruction of unsold footwear

16/02/2026
EU confirms ban on destruction of unsold footwear

The European Union has adopted a ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, part of its wider push to improve product sustainability and reduce waste. The prohibition will apply to large companies from July 19, 2026, and to medium sized companies from July 19, 2030. Micro and...

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