The Irish government has this week published a draft delivery plan for its national EPR scheme for textiles.
The draft outlines plans for launching a nationwide EPR scheme, including the establishment of a new Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), ahead of the April 2028 deadline.
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The draft legislation states: “The establishment of an EPR scheme for textiles is intended to support efficient collection, sorting, reuse and recycling, while incentivising the eco-design of textile products.”
It claims to set out a “comprehensive” suite of measures addressing “fast fashion and the environmental impacts associated with textile waste”.
Fellow EU member states Hungary and France have already implemented EPR schemes, while Spain and Italy are currently in the process of drafting and consulting on new legislation.
Aimee Campanella, development director at circularity specialist Reconomy, said it was “great to see” progress toward the Irish EPR scheme but warned that businesses should be preparing now ahead of the April 2028 deadline.
“Moving towards greater producer responsibility will require better visibility across supply chains, stronger data management and a clearer understanding of how textiles flow through the economy,” she explained.
“For businesses, preparing early will not only support compliance but also unlock wider commercial benefits, helping them identify efficiencies, reduce costs and make more informed decisions around design, sourcing and end-of-life management.”
“The establishment of a PRO will be central to delivering an effective scheme, but getting the framework right will be critical. It’s important that it strikes the right balance – creating the incentives needed to drive greater reuse, repair and recycling, while recognising the operational and cost implications for producers.”
Ireland’s Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment welcomes submissions from key stakeholders, particularly textile producers and industry bodies, before 9 September 2026.
