Three German trade associations are calling on the EU to utilize previous experience with already established take-back systems for the „Extended Producer Responsibility“ (EPR) for textiles and shoes. This includes the private sector organization of the future system, explained the German Retail Association (HDE), the German Textile, Footwear and Leather Goods Retail Association (BTE) and the Foreign Trade Association of the German Retail Trade (AVE) in a concept paper.