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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Environmental policy approach that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including collection, recycling, and disposal costs

Washington Textile EPR Legislation Stalls in House Appropriations
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Washington Textile EPR Legislation Stalls in House Appropriations

Washington’s effort to require clothing and textile producers to fund reuse and recycling infrastructure has failed to pass in the 2026 legislative session, leaving local governments responsible for textile waste without new state support—at least for now.

Source: The Reflector
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Feb 13, 2026
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