{ "docId": "019dd923-5de0-76bd-a165-770f21c01013", "docSlug": "e3bf88e2051e758a", "documentTitle": "Solving fashion’s product returns", "authorId": "misc", "authorName": "Roland Berger", "documentKindSlug": "consulting-deck", "documentKindLabel": "Consulting deck", "sourceTypeSlug": "strategy_consulting", "sourceTypeLabel": "Strategy consulting", "presentationDate": null, "orientation": "landscape", "aspectRatio": 1.778, "pageNumber": 74, "pageCount": 107, "prevPage": 73, "nextPage": 75, "slideType": "industry_trends", "function": "establish_context", "density": "balanced", "nDataPoints": 0, "notes": null, "elementsJson": [ "paragraph", "bullet_list" ], "metadataConfidence": 0.9, "imagePath": null, "slideHref": "/slides/019dd923-5de0-76bd-a165-770f21c01013/74", "deckHref": "/decks/019dd923-5de0-76bd-a165-770f21c01013", "deckJsonHref": "/decks/019dd923-5de0-76bd-a165-770f21c01013.json", "deckAnchorHref": "/decks/019dd923-5de0-76bd-a165-770f21c01013#slide-74", "components": [ { "bbox": { "h": 0.45, "w": 0.32, "x": 0.35, "y": 0.45 }, "kind": "list", "text": "Set binding design requirements for textiles to make them last longer, easier to repair and recycle, as well as requirements on minimum recycled content\nIntroduce clearer product information e.g., circularity parameters, country of origin and manufacturing processes, and a Digital Product Passport for textiles\nEnsure accuracy of companies' green claims\nDiscourage the destruction of unsold or returned textiles\nAddress the unintentional release of microplastics' synthetic textiles\nRestrict the export of textile waste and promote sustainable textiles globally\nIncentivise circular business models including re-use and repair sectors\nEncourage companies and Member States to support the objectives of the strategy", "attrs": null, "subkind": "bullet", "toolName": null, "toolSlug": null, "confidence": null, "componentId": "ef72ed15-c624-4b64-a34a-5e7331f056f2", "frameworkName": null, "frameworkSlug": null }, { "bbox": { "h": 0.3, "w": 0.32, "x": 0.35, "y": 0.14 }, "kind": "paragraph", "text": "EU Textiles Strategy: Beyond country specific EPR policies, a broader framework for managing textiles and its environmental impact is needed. Developments in EU regulation, such as the EU Textiles Strategy, are particularly pertinent, given the strong interlinkages between the UK and Europe and reasonable likelihood that the UK government would adopt a similar strategy. The proposed EU Textiles Strategy aims to help the EU transition towards a climate-neutral, circular economy through the creation of products that are designed to be more durable, recyclable, reusable and energy-efficient. In addition to EPR for textiles and the use of mandatory eco-modulation fees, the strategy also consists of other pillars to reduce textile waste:", "attrs": null, "subkind": "paragraph", "toolName": null, "toolSlug": null, "confidence": null, "componentId": "1e0d4a04-d5c0-40cb-a972-1fc84fbe4673", "frameworkName": null, "frameworkSlug": null }, { "bbox": { "h": 0.6, "w": 0.32, "x": 0.02, "y": 0.14 }, "kind": "paragraph", "text": "Similar EPR legislation has been introduced in France and Germany, where many UK fashion retailers operate. France is currently considered to be a pioneer in this space with its innovative and strict recycling laws. French EPR has also been in place since 1975, with further extensions applied over the years. In 2020, France's EPR legislation was developed to promote a circular economy. Under current legislation, any companies bringing in specific goods must pay for the recycling/resale of any waste resulting from the production of these goods. Furthermore, destruction of unsold clothing, linen and footwear via landfill and incineration has also been prohibited since January 2022. In Germany, EPR legislation is similar in nature to that of France. Additionally, parties other than German regulators (e.g., competitors) are also able to issue 'warnings' and demand compensation from other producers deemed to be non-compliant with EPR standards and related administrative requirements. One notable way in which France and Germany's EPR policies differ from the UK is its broader definition of 'companies' to include marketplaces alongside producers of goods, thus making the policy more far-reaching. Given the far-reaching nature of EPR policies, an extension of the EPR policy in the UK to cover textiles or even marketplace 'producers' will imply a greater level of reform and encourage industry stakeholders to find more innovative ways to reduce the level of waste that fashion returns contributes to.", "attrs": null, "subkind": "paragraph", "toolName": null, "toolSlug": null, "confidence": null, "componentId": "5f189aad-815f-42fb-99cc-18cea1f0f4c1", "frameworkName": null, "frameworkSlug": null }, { "bbox": { "h": 0.02, "w": 0.2, "x": 0.02, "y": 0.03 }, "kind": "title", "text": "Solving Fashion's Product Returns", "attrs": null, "subkind": "headline", "toolName": null, "toolSlug": null, "confidence": null, "componentId": "66bbd4b6-56b6-4ba6-8bca-714a3d1fbbfc", "frameworkName": null, "frameworkSlug": null } ], "metrics": [], "tools": [], "frameworks": [], "arcBeats": [ { "to": 80, "from": 45, "beatId": "3e220143-35ac-44c6-9ef5-cfccca36e25c", "arcName": "Problem-Agitate-Solution", "arcSlug": "problem-agitate-solution", "beatName": "Solution (Provide relief)", "beatSlug": "problem-agitate-solution-solution-provide-relief", "evidence": "The document presents strategic recommendations to reduce product returns and their environmental impact.", "position": 2, "confidence": 0.8, "parentBeatName": "Resolution", "parentBeatSlug": "resolution" } ], "loops": [], "imagePathAlt": null, "thumbSrc": null, "thumbSrcAlt": null, "locked": true }