
Driving circular fashion and textiles - ECAP summary report
13th December 2019
This summary report explores the achievements of the four year ECAP (European Clothing Action Plan) project, part funded by EU LIFE.
Key points
Pilots with retailers and brands across Europe show the potential economic and environmental savings businesses can achieve through greater sustainable practices.
Partnerships and collaborations created across countries continue to deliver savings in carbon, water and reduced textile waste.
ECAP helps to inform and support EU policy on sustainable clothing.
The project set out to bring environmental and economic benefit to the clothing sector through a range of work packages co-funded and delivered by European partners. It covered a range of innovation projects, conducted through eight work streams by partners in several European countries.
This report signposts valuable resources including new guidance, white papers and key learnings which are available to inspire and inform any business or government, in any country.
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