Press release - Parliament wants to make EU textiles and clothing industry greener

On Thursday, Parliament adopted recommendations for the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, with 600 votes in favour, 17 against and 16 abstentions.

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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20230524IPR91913/https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20230524IPR91913/
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Friday, June 2, 2023
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  • On Thursday, Parliament adopted recommendations for the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, with 600 votes in favour, 17 against and 16 abstentions.
  • The text calls for textile products sold in the EU to be more durable, easier to reuse, repair and recycle.
  • Their production should respect human, social and labour rights, the environment and animal welfare throughout the supply chain.
  • MEPs also want EU and national measures to put an end to “fast fashion”.
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