California's Textile EPR Program Advances with New Collection Infrastructure
California is advancing its efforts to tackle textile waste through the implementation of the country's first end-of-life policy for textiles, known as the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. The state has appointed Landbell USA as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) under SB 707, marking a shift from policy design to practical implementation. This initiative aims to address the significant issue of textile waste, where approximately 85% of textiles in the U.S. are discarded. The program emphasizes the importance of reuse, which is considered the most effective way to reduce textile waste. However, the success of this initiative depends on the development of a robust collection infrastructure that can support the reuse and recycling of textiles. The program also highlights the need for transparency and alignment across different levels of government to ensure the effective scaling of collection networks. 
