[RISE. TURN. SUSTAIN. with EuroSIMA & USC NA] NEWS CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Before the winter break, there has been a flurry of news. Here is a selection concerning Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Environmental Textile Labeling (AET), and Biodiversity. And finally, a bonus: the annual questionnaire to gather your Sustainable Development priorities.
REP
The eco-modulation scales and information have been released!
Textiles, household linens, and footwear (TLC) with L’Eco Organisme (EO) Refashion
For pre-declarations and declarations of textile and footwear placed on the market in 2025, linked to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), ReFashion is publishing a guide to eco-contributions for 2026. The pre-declaration period has been extended until December 31, 2025. The 2025 marketing declaration will take place from January 14 to February 28, 2026. REFASHION penalty references will be open on January 18, 2025.
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- The 2026 Eco Contribution Rates
- Download the guide 2026 guide to eco-contributions
For more information, contact Refashion via the form or by phone at 01 89 16 94 06 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Repair support guide
Refashion is rolling out B2B tools to support TLC brands in repair, developed through collaborative work with federations in 2024. Several tools are available:
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- Guide "On the road to repair": Explains the issues, presents the Refashion initiatives (Repair Bonus, Re_pare directory) and guides you through the first steps of getting involved.
- Re_pare Directory: Free platform connecting brands and qualified repairers via filters (expertise, location, capacity), with interactive map and detailed profiles.
Copyright Refashion: excerpt from the repair guide
Sports and Leisure Accessories (ASL) with Eco Organisme (EO) Ecologic
The ASL 2026 scales for 2025 marketing declarations have been released. The scales are applicable from January 1, 2026, for a declaration period until The new scales are organized in a simplified manner by category, including Nautical and Aquatic, Snow and Ice, and Outdoor and Hiking Category 2, which concern our industry. You will find information on eco-modulations, the amounts of which vary according to environmental criteria, weight, or repairability, and may benefit from bonuses/penalties depending on the responsible practices adopted by those placing products on the market.
For any questions, please contact: producteurs-nouvellesfilieres@ecologic-france.com
Copyright Ecologic. 2026 ASL price list
REP Professional Packaging
Official information shared by the Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition: this new EPR sector will ultimately be implemented on July 1, 2026, rather than January 1, 2026. This delay is intended to allow sufficient time for the administration to approve eco-organizations.
COMMUNICATION
Environmental Textile Display (ETD)
Together with USC, we are leading a working group on AET. Following an initial meeting in October, we are offering a webinar on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Mastering environmental labeling for textiles: challenges and practices for the sports sector
This webinar, organized for Union Sport & Cycle members, will bring together ADEME, 2BPolicy, and the Alliance du Commerce to discuss textile environmental labeling (AET). Speakers will present the main stages of labeling deployment and answer all your questions about the operational implementation of AET in the textile and sports sector. ADEME and the ministry will detail the schedule, method, and tools, while 2BPolicy, involved in European labeling and the PEFCR Apparel & Footwear, will explain the challenges of harmonization and the main differences between French and European frameworks. The Alliance du Commerce will shed light on the impacts for distribution and trade. This is a key event for gaining a concrete understanding of the system, anticipating your obligations, and promoting your environmental commitments to your customers.
Thursday, December 18, 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Registration Reserved for USC NA and USC members who are up to date with their membership fees
ADEME Anti-Greenwashing Guide 2025
On the one hand, eco-whitewashing or greenwashing can be punished. On the other hand, responsible communication,eco-design, and sustainable purchasing are the answer to the challenges of greenwashing!
ADEME has published a guide sharing the challenges and best practices of responsible communication. You can use it to:
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- Better understanding the issues, risks, and regulations
- Take action with questions, content, and advice on signs of greenwashing to avoid in your communications. As well as the characteristics of a more responsible message. 3. Deepen your knowledge to raise awareness, get involved, and start training your teams.
All types of content are concerned: advertisements and messages distributed online (pop-ups, newsletters, website content, email signatures), on paper (packaging, flyers, business cards, catalogs, etc.) or on sales websites. This also includes messages that fall within the scope of influencer marketing and are promoted by influencers, as well as statements made by executives in the media, or any other form of communication (goodies or company vehicles carrying an advertising message, etc.).
Four-point solutions:
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- No more vague slogans—show us the proof. Terms such as "eco-friendly," "green," and "carbon neutral" can no longer be used without methods and figures that are sourced, traceable, verifiable, and accessible to consumers.
- Actions, not intentions. We communicate about commitments that have already been implemented.#ecodesign, extending product life, #repairability, etc.
- Transparency, including on limitations.We clearly explain what is going well and what remains problematic.
BIODIVERSITY
The National Biodiversity Strategy 2030 makes the protection and restoration of living organisms a priority, with objectives such as reducing pressure on ecosystems, limiting land artificialization, and integrating biodiversity into economic decisions. Here is some news on this topic.
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- Reread article on sports and biodiversity meetings 2025
- Large companies must publish information on their biodiversity-related impacts, risks, and dependencies in their non-financial reporting (DPEF) and, from now on, through the transposition of the European CSRD directive.
The state also supports voluntary initiatives such as the "Entreprises engagées pour la nature" ( Companies committed to nature) program. This EEN project offers support and visibility on the tools provided by the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB) to promote commitments to its customers, partners, and practitioners, in line with the climate and circular economy initiatives already in place.
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- For those involved in sports and outdoor sports (brands, distributors, site managers, rental companies, event organizers)
- Opportunity to structure a biodiversity approach around practice sites, products (equipment, textiles, footwear), and outdoor sporting events.
- Three-step process (membership, definition of a voluntary action plan, monitoring/evaluation), supported by the OFB
- Methodological guides to identify pressures on living organisms (artificialization, disturbance of wildlife, resource consumption, pollution) and develop a credible and measurable action plan.
- Obtaining the "Company committed to nature" recognition once the program has been validated.
USEFUL RESOURCES & APPOINTMENTS:
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SURVEY
WHAT ARE YOUR CSR AND ESG NEEDS AND ISSUES FOR THE YEAR 2026?
As last year, we are giving you the opportunity to express your needs. This short survey will only take a few minutes of your time and will provide us with essential information for our work. Thank you in advance!
>> Link to 2026 survey
