Organisations across the textiles sector are preparing for future changes in policy, reporting, and product stewardship. To support this transition, Valpak worked with Zero Waste Scotland to deliver the Textiles Flow Into and Within Scotland research, providing a clearer picture of the quantities and types of textiles placed on the Scottish market and how they move through the system.
This independent research helps inform potential future policy options, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles, circularity targets, and improved national reporting.
You can download the full reports directly from Zero Waste Scotland’s website.
As leaders in packaging and product stewardship data, Valpak brings decades of experience in evidence-based modelling, national obligation data, and large-scale market insights. Through packflow.co, we continue to support organisations, governments, and industry groups with robust data analysis and modelling to prepare for upcoming EPR and sustainability requirements.
If your organisation needs support understanding textiles data, mapping product flows, or modelling potential EPR outcomes across the UK or internationally, our team can help.
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