Enabling EPR:
Developing an open standard for textiles and fashion data
Through QSA’s EPR Sandbox project, we have identified that there is potential for a simple way to gather data from producers relevant to EPR and enabling Individual Producer Responsibility. To date, we’ve worked with raw data from brands that were willing to engage in the initial Sandbox project only. To facilitate better data capture from all producers (especially smaller businesses) we wish to develop an Open Standard for Textiles and Fashion Data. Based on the principles of the existing Open3P standard for packaging, this would help to drive consistent data across many businesses, making comparable reporting and assessment more viable.
Project lead: Gerrard Fisher
Job title: Partner - Circular Business
Organisation: QSA Partners LLP
Additional Project Partners:
- Professor Effie Kesidou - Professor of Economics of Innovation & Sustainability (Leeds University Business School)
- Sophie Walker - Open Data Manchester
Project timeline: 1st August 2024 - 31st October 2024
Duration: 3 months