UKFT members: Join us at the UKFT Regulation Summit 2026 on 9 June to explore how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is evolving across global markets and what this means for the UK fashion and textile industry.

As governments introduce new regulatory frameworks to address textile waste and support circularity, businesses are preparing for significant operational and strategic change. This session will bring together industry leaders and policy experts to examine emerging EPR models, lessons from international markets and the practical opportunities these frameworks can create for brands, manufacturers and recyclers.

The discussion will consider how EPR can support greater transparency, improve resource efficiency and accelerate the transition towards circular business models, while also addressing the challenges of implementation across complex global supply chains.

Speakers

Aimée Campanella, Development Director for Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility at Reconomy

Aimée Campanella works at the intersection of policy, industry and environmental outcomes, bringing extensive experience in sustainability strategy, regulatory development and stakeholder engagement across the textiles sector. She works closely with governments, brands, producers and recyclers to help shape effective EPR frameworks that support circularity, transparency and long-term environmental impact.

Reconomy is a circular economy specialist supporting businesses and governments to accelerate the transition to more sustainable, resource-efficient systems. With expertise across textiles, packaging and EPR, Reconomy works with brands, producers and policymakers to design and deliver practical solutions that embed circularity across supply chains. Through data, compliance services, strategic insight and international experience, Reconomy helps organisations navigate regulatory change, reduce environmental impact and unlock value through circular business models.

Chelsea Murtha, Senior Director of Sustainability from AAFA

Chelsea Murtha serves as AAFA’s advocate and spokesperson on sustainability, product safety and chemical management. Her work spans engagement with Congress, federal agencies, state governments and international stakeholders, positioning her at the forefront of regulatory developments affecting the apparel and footwear sector. She also leads AAFA’s Environmental Committee and Product Safety Council, working directly with brands navigating complex and fast-moving policy requirements.

With an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA from George Washington University, Chelsea combines policy expertise with a strong understanding of international systems and trade dynamics.

Anaïs supports the European textile industry’s transition toward circularity and smarter regulation. At EURATEX, she works on major legislative files including the Circular Economy Act, Environmental Omnibus Regulation and the implementation of the Waste Framework Directive.

She also leads the secretariat of the Textile PRO Forum, a voluntary initiative bringing together Producer Responsibility Organisations across Europe to support knowledge exchange and greater alignment on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Ava Kenny-Colwell, Compliance Manager,UKFT

Ava is an experienced product technologist and compliance expert working at UKFT – the largest network for fashion and textiles in the UK. She has worked at a variety of brands, retailers and wholesalers, across a range of categories and markets. Her focus at UKFT covers global regulatory readiness, worldwide labelling compliance, global product safety and performance testing, global EPR schemes and international trade regulation.

About the UKFT Regulation Summit

The UKFT Regulation Summit ‘Exploring the legislative landscape of circular textiles’, will bring together UK, EU and US regulatory experts, including speakers from the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), SUEZ and the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex), alongside compliance specialists and sustainability professionals to provide an international update on the evolving regulatory landscape for apparel and textile businesses. The event is designed to prepare stakeholders across the industry, with insights into upcoming legislation, compliance expectations and strategic implications for the sector.

This event is supported by Valpak by Reconomy, with thanks to Istituto Marangoni.

This is a paid for event. Prices are as follows:

• UKFT member price £150 + VAT and booking fee
• UKFT retail partner price £185 + VAT and booking fee

This is an event for UKFT members only and is specifically for businesses placing finished product on the consumer market. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Refunds will not be accepted.

UKFT members: Contact info@ukft.org for your link to book.

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