CalRecycle selects Landbell USA as the official PRO for California’s textile recycling law (SB 707).
The North American regulatory landscape for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) continues to expand with a significant development in the United States. CalRecycle has officially selected Landbell USA to serve as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707).
New Frontiers in EPR
This appointment marks the launch of the first mandatory EPR program for textiles in the U.S. As part of Landbell Group, Landbell USA will oversee the collection, repair, and recycling infrastructure for apparel and textile products across California.
This milestone for Landbell USA represents Landbell Group’s growing footprint in North American environmental commerce.
Key Program Details (SB 707):
Target Materials: Apparel, footwear, and various textile articles.
Producer Obligation: Any business selling these covered products in California must join the approved PRO by July 1, 2026.
Core Objectives: The program is designed to move the industry toward a circular economy by prioritizing textile reuse and professional repair over landfill disposal.
Global Network, Local Expertise
The selection of Landbell USA highlights Landbell Group’s technical capacity to manage diverse waste streams, from packaging and electronics in Canada to textiles in the U.S.
For Ontario producers currently working with Landbell Canada, this update serves as an informative look at how EPR models are evolving into new product categories across the continent.
