Obligation to sort all used textiles (including used textiles not suitable for reuse).40 Professional sorting according to modern environmental criteria in regards to reuse and recycling.41 Ensure traceability of sorted used textiles (upstream and downstream.42 Only handling of used textiles accompanied with information where they were collected.43 Sale of collected textiles only to companies with professional expertise (i.e. accepted companies).44
8.6 Requirements regarding recycling of used textiles The main aspects regarding requirements for the recycling of used textiles identified in the examples are summarised as follows: 70%/90% reuse and recycling of collected amounts.45 Recycling of textiles not suitable for reuse according to best available technique.46
8.7 Requirements regarding disposal of used textiles not suitable for reuse and recycling Only one specific requirement was found regarding the disposal of used textiles (after sorting) that are not suitable for reuse or recycling: All waste must be processed in the region (waste incinerator with energy recovery in case of disposal).47
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