Chile Advances Textile Recycling with New Prioritized Product Designation
Santiago, Chile – August 7, 2025 – The Ministry of Environment, through its Regional Ministerial Secretariat (Seremi), has announced a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainable waste management with the incorporation of textiles as a priority product within its national recycling regulations. This development was highlighted in an informative session held by the Seremi of the Environment, marking a crucial moment for the nation’s circular economy initiatives.
The inclusion of textiles as a priority product under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework signifies a proactive approach to tackling the growing environmental challenges associated with textile waste. This designation will empower the Ministry to develop and implement specific regulations aimed at promoting the collection, reuse, and recycling of textile products across Chile.
During the informative session, officials detailed the rationale behind this important regulatory update. The escalating volume of textile waste, often generated from fast fashion and the rapid turnover of clothing, poses a considerable burden on landfills and contributes to environmental pollution. By designating textiles as a priority product, the government aims to shift the responsibility for managing these materials from consumers and municipalities to the producers themselves.
This new policy is expected to incentivize manufacturers and importers to design more durable and recyclable textile products, invest in collection and recycling infrastructure, and explore innovative solutions for textile waste valorization. Such measures are vital in fostering a more sustainable and circular approach to the textile industry, reducing its ecological footprint, and creating new economic opportunities within the recycling sector.
The Ministry emphasized that this initiative aligns with Chile’s broader environmental goals, including those related to climate change mitigation and resource conservation. By promoting a robust textile recycling system, the nation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with textile production and disposal, as well as conserve valuable natural resources that would otherwise be used to create new materials.
Further details regarding the specific regulations, implementation timelines, and the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders are anticipated to be released in the coming months. The Ministry expressed its confidence that this collaborative effort will lead to tangible improvements in textile waste management and contribute significantly to a more sustainable future for Chile.
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