WA lawmaker’s plan to keep used clothing out of landfills hits dead end

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 836

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Washington could have become the second state in the country to adopt a framework intended to reduce textile waste and hold companies accountable for the lifecycle of their products.

But a bill to establish that system, sponsored by Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, did not advance out of the House Appropriations Committee by a Monday deadline and won’t be moving ahead this year.

House Bill 1420 called for an “extended producer responsibility” program. …

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