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When Textiles Get a New Life, New Opportunities Emerge for the Industry

From 1 January 2027, an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles, textile-related products and footwear will be introduced in Norway. This will change how textiles are designed, produced, used and recycled, and will affect everyone placing textiles on the Norwegian market, including e-commerce businesses.

On 26 February 2026, NORSIRK invites you to the launch seminar for Videre Tekstil AS, the producer responsibility organisation that will help guide the textile industry towards a more circular future.

At the seminar, we will present the vision and ambitions behind Videre and explain how NORSIRK, together with the industry and NF&TA, will develop solutions that support an effective textile EPR scheme. The focus will be on efficient infrastructure, digital systems, research and development, and competitive, harmonised value chains across the Nordic region.

Programme

1. Welcome Stig Ervik & Linda Refvik
2. Why Is NORSIRK Investing in Textiles? Stig Ervik, CEO, NORSIRK
3. Status of Textile EPR in Norway Siv Elin Ånestad, Senior Advisor, Circular Economy, NORSIRK
4. Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles: The Road Towards Circular Value Chains Gro Haram, Project Manager, NF&TA
5. What Is Happening in Sweden? Experiences and Progress to Date Birgitta Losman, Sustainability Strategist, University of Borås
6. Summary & Q&A

This seminar is for anyone who is curious about Videre, wants to stay ahead of upcoming developments, and would like to help shape the future textile EPR system.

Practical Information

Date: 26 February 2026
Time: 15:00–16:00
Venue: Sentralen, Kronesalen

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