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Sustainability: Commission bans companies from destroying unsold clothing

The European Commission has issued new rules to curb waste in the fashion industry that will apply to large companies from July.

10. February 2026
Greenpaece-Protest gegen Fast Fashion in Freiburg.
Greenpeace protesting against fast fashion in Freiburg, Germany. (Imago/Winfried Rothermel)

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Last updated: 10. February 2026