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House Bill 1420

House Bill 1420

Washington State legislation proposing extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles, requiring producers to fund collection, reuse, repair, and recycling systems for apparel and textile products

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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