Establishes a statewide extended producer responsibility program for apparel and textile articles in Washington.

The bill establishes a statewide extended producer responsibility program for apparel and textile articles in Washington. It requires producers to register with the Department of Ecology or join a producer responsibility organization. Producers must develop and implement plans for the collection, transportation, repair, recycling, and safe management of covered products. The program emphasizes repair and reuse, and minimizes hazardous waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental impacts. The Department of Ecology is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing the program.

Establishes a statewide extended producer responsibility program for apparel and textile articles in Washington.

The bill establishes a statewide extended producer responsibility program for apparel and textile articles in Washington. It requires producers to register with the Department of Ecology or join a producer responsibility organization. Producers must develop and implement plans for the collection, transportation, repair, recycling, and safe management of covered products. The program emphasizes repair and reuse, and minimizes hazardous waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental impacts. The Department of Ecology is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing the program.