Clothing brands make and sell clothes. Should they pay to deal with the old ones?

A growing number of businesses are appealing to waste-conscious customers with repair services, trade-in programs and recycled textiles. But some jurisdictions have decided to take a stronger tack, and are charging clothing makers to deal with items that have reached the end of their life.

Clothing brands make and sell clothes. Should they pay to deal with the old ones?
Clothing waste is pictured in a landfill.

A growing number of businesses are appealing to waste-conscious customers with repair services, trade-in programs and recycled textiles. But some jurisdictions have decided to take a stronger tack, and are charging clothing makers to deal with items that have reached the end of their life.