EPR in the Netherlands 2026: UPV Streams, Recent Updates, PROs, Deadlines & FAQs
Last updated: 19 February 2026. Extended Producer Responsibility in the Netherlands is called UPV (Uitgebreide Producentenverantwoordelijkheid). In practice, UPV means: if you first place certain products (or packaging) on the Dutch market, you are responsible for financing and organising (directly or via a producer organisation) the end-of-life phase: collection, recycling, reporting, and in some streams […]
EU Textile EPR Rules: Paving the Way for a Circular Future by 2028
The European Union’s revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD) entered into force on 16 October 2025, marking a historic milestone for Europe’s textile industry. For the first time, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) becomes mandatory for textiles and footwear across all EU Member States — reshaping how the sector designs, produces, and manages textile waste. This is […]