HomeEnvironmentEU adopts new rules to curb destruction of unsold clothes and shoes EU adopts new rules to curb destruction of unsold clothes and shoes By Richard Riggs 11 February 2026 Photo by Derick McKinney on Unsplash. The measures set out exemptions and a standard disclosure format ahead of a July start date for large companies. Most PopularAllFeaturedAll time popularMore NGOs threaten Groupe SEB with French duty of vigilance claim over PFAS 9 October 2026 EU adopts emissions rules for large pig and poultry farms 9 October 2026 SEC warns climate investor coalitions may trigger ownership disclosures 8 October 2026 EPA previews US$45bn rollback of oil and gas methane rules 8 October 2026 Load more EnvironmentNews & AnalysisPolicy To read more, subscribe to Forward Law Review Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in here: LOGIN