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 Switzerland proposes ESG law overhaul 2 April 2026 Canada launches C$3.8bn nature strategy 2 April 2026 In-house view: Statton Hammock on carbon markets and guiding operational decision-making 1 April 2026 US ‘God Squad’ grants ESA exemption for Gulf oil 1 April 2026 Load more EnvironmentNews & AnalysisPolicy To read more, subscribe to Forward Law Review Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in here: LOGIN