As secondhand clothing crosses borders, responsibility often stops where the waste problem begins. Ultimate Producer Responsibility could solve that problem.

In an AMCIRC webinar, experts discussed what to expect as more states step up to the extended producer responsibility plate. 

While some PRO requirements don’t hit until 2032, producers must comply with interim milestones along the way, starting with registering with the state’s approved producer responsibility organization. 

As countries craft differing textile EPR rules, aligning requirements is becoming critical. Here’s what supply-chain leaders should expect—and which stakeholders can help shape workable solutions.