Discount for clothes from 2025: Is the collection system in danger?

Discount for clothes from 2025: Is the collection system in danger?

Calw, Deutschland - From 2025, an important ban comes into force: textiles must no longer be disposed of in the black bin. This new regulation is intended to promote recycling and reduce the amount of garbage. But there are concerns! Helge Jesse from the Waste Management District Calw warns that this ban could endanger the entire old dress collection system. Currently, only portable clothing is collected in the old clothes containers, but this practice could falter through the new regulation. Loud Black Forest Bote fears that many people do not know what exactly belongs to these containers, which could affect the quality of the textiles collected.

effects on the collection system

The regulation that only portable or clean clothing may be disposed of in practice could lead to the fact that many unusable textiles are incorrectly disposed of. This is particularly problematic, since sharper controls are now being introduced to ensure that the new collection system works. The waste management companies will need more surveillance and education to correctly inform consumers. Additional resources and training might be necessary to clarify the population about the new provisions, as has already been indicated in

In order to maintain the collection system, it is crucial that the citizens know exactly what happens to their old clothing. The waste management company sees a great challenge in creating a common awareness of recycling and reuse of textiles.