Expert Content

Disposal and recycling
knowledge center

Tax advantages, regulatory changes, proper disposal and recycling processes and sector analyses — expert content that supports your corporate decisions.

EU Destruction Ban on Unsold Clothes and Footwear: What It Means for Turkish Exporters

Destroying unsold clothing and footwear in the EU is banned from July 19, 2026. ESPR Article 25, the exceptions, the disclosure duty, and the effect on Turkish suppliers.

Gloved worker inspecting surplus textile products. Illustrative image.

Textiles

26 May 2026 · 6 min

What Happens to Unsold Clothes? Disposal, Recycling, and Donation for Surplus Textiles

Unsold clothes go to discounted sale, donation, recycling, or documented disposal. We explain which route fits which stock, the brand risk, and the waste rules.

Worker documenting sealed pallets at a secure loading area. Illustrative image.

Textiles

20 March 2026 · 3 min

How Does Uncontrolled Disposal Create the Risk of Market Leakage?

Brand value is directly tied not only to product quality but also to how products are managed throughout their life cycle. When the right disposal processes are not applied, especially for faulty production, surplus stock, or products under a recall decision, a serious market leakage risk arises. This risk does not only cause financial losses. […]

Video Content