Dive into the world of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its impact on the textile industry. This episode explores the growing global movement towards EPR, driven by the EU's Waste Framework Directive (WFD) revisions, and how it's shaping the future of fashion and waste management.

The textile industry faces a massive waste challenge, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is emerging as a key solution. This podcast episode unpacks the core components of EPR schemes, explaining the crucial roles of Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) in managing textile waste.

We delve into the complexities of harmonizing diverse regional approaches and map the current landscape of textile EPR initiatives across continents – from voluntary programs to mandatory regulations. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities of EPR in creating a circular economy for textiles and building a more sustainable future for fashion.

Key Topics Covered:

• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) explained
• The EU's Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and its impact
• The role of Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs)
• Global textile EPR initiatives: voluntary vs. compulsory
• Challenges and opportunities in harmonizing EPR schemes
• The future of sustainable textile waste management
• Circular economy and EPR

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Details about the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action initiative. This framework aims to unite the global sports community in combating climate change by 2040, achieving net-zero emissions. Five key principles guide the initiative: promoting environmental responsibility, reducing climate impact, climate education, sustainable consumption, and advocating for climate action. Sports organisations commit to measuring and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, setting targets for 50% reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2040, and reporting their progress annually. The initiative also aligns with the Race to Zero campaign, a broader effort to achieve global net-zero emissions.

Sports and the Sports for Climate Action

https://unfccc.int/climate-action/sectoral-engagement/sports-for-climate-action

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Football fans can play a crucial role in advocating for climate action within their clubs. By engaging with clubs strategically and effectively, fans can drive meaningful changes that align with environmental goals. Here’s how fans can approach this within the framework of realistic and actionable solutions

• Fan Power: Football fans are a powerful force for change and can drive their clubs towards greater sustainability through active engagement and strategic advocacy.
• Publishing annual sustainability reports.
• Hosting sustainability-themed match days with reduced carbon footprints.
• Creating fan awards for innovative green initiative.

Active fan engagement can drive impactful climate action within football clubs. Together, clubs and supporters can lead by example, demonstrating how collective action creates a sustainable future for the sport and beyond.

"Fan action can drive meaningful climate action within football...You as Fan have the power to drive change."