CalRecycle, the agency overseeing California’s recycling and waste management programs, reports that Californians dispose of 1.2 million tons of textiles annually, accounting for 3% of landfilling. California Senate Bill (SB) 707 – the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 – became law on September 28, 2024, and is the nation’s first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law specific to textiles. SB 707 is part of a growing trend of EPR laws across the country that hold producers responsible for product management throughout the product’s lifecycle. SB 707’s stated purpose is to increase the amount of textiles diverted from landfills, and it will have significant implications for those throughout the supply chain.
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