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Market insight
New EU rules under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) are creating a ban on destroying unsold apparel from 19 July 2026 for large companies. Most existing tools cover adjacent problems — but none focus on documenting reuse of unsold stock with audit-ready evidence.
Where we sit
| Category | Primary focus | Unsold stock | Donation proof | Recycling evidence | Audit-ready evidence | ESPR support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resale platforms | Sell second-hand stock | |||||
| EPR compliance tools | Producer fee reporting | |||||
| Digital Product Passport | Per-item lifecycle data | |||||
| Textile recyclers | Process end-of-life material | |||||
| Supply chain traceability | Origin & supplier data | |||||
| ReuseProof DE | Audit-ready proof for unsold stock |