Germany weighs mandatory disposal fee for fast fashion imports
Textile producers in Germany may soon be required to contribute financially to the disposal of used clothing, as the government seeks to address mounting waste from fast fashion imports.
14 January 2026
14 January 2026
Textile producers in Germany may soon be required to contribute financially to the disposal of used clothing, as the government seeks to address mounting waste from fast fashion imports.
As global protectionism rises and domestic costs continue to climb, the UK Fashion and Textiles Association (UKFT) says the future strength of the UK fashion and textile supply chain will depend on smarter sourcing, stronger compliance and far greater policy support for local manufacturing.
The US House of Representatives has approved the renewal of two major trade programmes, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), and the HOPE and HELP initiatives for Haiti, extending each for three years.
UK responsible fashion sourcing show Source Fashion opened yesterday with over 250 exhibitors from 20 different countries and live sessions on how to drive meaningful sector change.
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