Chile Advances Textiles as Seventh Priority Product Under Extended Producer Responsibility Decree

Textiles have been incorporated as the seventh priority product under Chile's Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Promotion Law due to their high volume as consumer goods and significant end-of-life waste generation. The inclusion seeks to establish systems for collection, reuse, and recycling of used clothing to prevent disposal in landfills or informal dumpsites, reducing environmental impact. A supreme decree is being developed to establish producer responsibility targets and obligations for the textiles stream. Bárbara Peñafiel, professional at the Ministry of Environment's Circular Economy Office, detailed the supreme decree development process, highlighting challenges and opportunities associated with incorporating textiles into the Extended Producer Responsibility regulatory framework.