California Enacts Law Mandating Fashion Industry to Reclaim Old Clothes for Free

Governor Newsom signs groundbreaking legislation aimed at reducing textile waste in landfills and developing countries.

Senate Bill 707, authored by Josh Newman, aims to curb the millions of tons of textiles discarded annually.
The law requires fashion retailers to accept old clothes from consumers at no cost.
This initiative makes California the first state to implement such a regulation in the United States.
The legislation is part of a broader effort to address environmental and ethical concerns in the fashion industry.
Thrift stores and second-hand retailers are expanding in response to growing interest in sustainable fashion.