They underlined that textiles should be produced in a manner that respects human, social, and labour rights, the environment, and animal welfare throughout their supply chain.

Therefore, to tackle overproduction and the overconsumption of clothes and footwear, the Committee is calling on the Commission and EU countries to adopt measures that put an end to “fast fashion”, starting with a clear definition of the term based on “high volumes of lower quality garments at low price levels”.

Consumers should be better informed to help them make responsible and sustainable choices, including through the introduction of a “digital product passport” in the upcoming revision of the ecodesign regulation.

MEPs want ambitious science-based targets to reduce g greenhouse gas emissions in the entire lifecycle of the textiles sector.

They requested the Commission and member states to ensure that production processes become less energy-and water-intensive, avoid the use and release of harmful substances, and reduce material and consumption footprints. Ecodesign requirements on all textile and footwear products should be adopted as a priority.

MEPs also want the revision of the Waste Framework Directive to include specific separate targets for textile waste prevention, collection, reuse, and recycling, as well as the phase-out of the landfilling of textiles.

The own-initiative report was adopted with 68 votes in favour, none against, and one abstention

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