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 Net zero faces a credibility reset as companies rethink climate targets 21 May 2026 UN backs ICJ climate ruling in landmark vote 21 May 2026 B Lab general counsel: nature governance work shapes a ‘systems’ view of law 20 May 2026 Dutch NGO threatens legal action against Port of Rotterdam 20 May 2026 Load more EnvironmentNews & AnalysisPolicy To read more, subscribe to Forward Law Review Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in here: LOGIN