A Blueprint for California’s Textile Recovery Under SB 707

Textile waste poses a growing environmental and social challenge, with the United States generating 17 million tons annually, of which 85% ends up in landfills or incinerated. This waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, and pollution, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities near disposal sites. California's SB 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, addresses these challenges through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring producers to fund collection and recycling programs.

This project aims to position Retold Recycling, with its zero-landfill commitment and established mail-in program, as a leading end processor under SB 707. We will develop a strategic action plan for scaling operational capacity, explore partnerships with Producer Responsibility Organizations and stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and establish Retold's competitive advantage in California's textile recovery ecosystem. By leveraging insights from successful programs and similar EPR policies, this work will advance circular economy goals while creating a replicable model for sustainable textile waste management.