Together circular
For and by the sector; that is our starting point.
We believe that we have the greatest impact with a collective approach. Therefore, as a producer organisation, we take the lead and build a collective EPR system as a building block for a circular textile chain. We close the chain and push for innovation and system change to make circularity possible together.
Comply with EPR for Textiles
With over 850 participants we are working towards our mission. In expert groups, we examine how we can best achieve the EPR objectives for reuse and high-quality recycling of textiles. Together with producers, service providers and municipalities, we are building an effective and efficient collection system. This way the market helps determine what works best for the sector.
We are happy to help you meet your EPR obligations.
Together we make impact
We want to enable a transition to a circular textile chain. Therefore, we look beyond the EPR objectives and, in addition to the waste phase, focus on the production and use phase of clothing and textiles. By working together with government, industry, chain parties and consumers we can help solve industry challenges. As a producer organization, we take the lead through a collective approach and make circularity possible.
Our principles:
Circular
Circularity starts at the drawing board. We encourage the design and production of recyclable and recycled textiles in new products, longer (re)use of textiles and improving textile traceability.
Collective Approach
We are convinced that a collective approach, on top of the individual achievements and initiatives of companies and chain partners, has the greatest impact.
System changes
Enabling the transition from linear to circular requires system changes with all links in the chain. We initiate structural collaboration, knowledge sharing and strive for harmonization of systems.
Innovation
With the development of a transition and innovation program, we encourage the scale-up of technical and chain innovations that enable high-quality fibre-to-fibre recycling and reuse.
Our approach
Together with producers and supply chain partners, we develop an efficient, effective and affordable EPR system. We motivate consumers to discard clothing and textiles separately, to (re)use them longer and to buy consciously. We encourage collaborations and innovations to enable circularity and work on knowledge sharing and harmonization of EPR systems in other EU countries.
Survey consumer disposal behaviour
Consumers have an important role in achieving EPR-objectives. To improve textile collection, it must also be discarded correctly. At the moment, 55% of discarded textiles in the Netherlands still end up in residual waste. This can and must change. That’s why our Communication Expert group set up a national survey to research consumers' disposal behavior of textiles among Dutch consumers. The results provide important insights for improving collection channels and developing a national communication campaign. Curious about the results?
Download the survey consumer discarding behavior here (only available in Dutch).
Become a participant
To join the collective, the first important step is to register your company. This can be done here. Then we will ask you to sign a Textile Management Fee Agreement (TMFA). This makes your participation in Stichting UPV Textiel final and you can meet EPR obligations.
