The Responsible Textile Recovery Act 2024

Jurisdiction

For products sold in USA

Law Summary

Enacted in California, this law establishes the first US state Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for textiles. It mandates that producers of apparel, footwear, and household textiles join and fund an organisation responsible for creating and managing statewide systems for collection, reuse, repair, and recycling.

Law Obligation

  • Producers will be obligated to join and financially contribute to a PRO scheme with eco-modulated fees.
  • Companies must implement textile collection and recycling programs.
  • Organizations must achieve minimum recycled content targets in new products.
  • Businesses must report annually on textile waste reduction efforts.1/2028

Standards and/or certifications that may apply

  • Cradle to Cradle Certified (CM) Products Program logo
  • Global Recycled Standard logo
  • GreenCircle - Product Optimization logo
  • Recycled Claim Standard logo