Easy Being Green? EU Sustainability Policies and the Textile & Apparel Industry

The European Union (EU) has proposed a variety of environmental policies that will likely impact the textile and apparel industry. These initiatives include legislation to promote circular economic activities and ensure corporate responsibility for sustainability compliance throughout the supply chain. Because the EU is a major global importer of textiles and apparel, its policies could affect suppliers in countries beyond the bloc. This EBoT provides an overview of select EU sustainability policies relevant to the global textile and apparel industry.