Overview
SB 707 (Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024) requires producers of covered apparel and textile articles sold in California to finance collection, repair, reuse and recycling through an approved producer responsibility organisation (PRO).
CalRecycle selected Landbell USA as the PRO (announced around 1 March 2026). Producers meeting the statutory definition generally had to register with the PRO by 1 July 2026. Full programme regulations and an approved stewardship plan phase in through 2028–2030.
This is distinct from California SB 253/261 climate disclosure laws: SB 707 is a product stewardship / EPR obligation for textiles.
Key requirements
- Determine whether your company is the statutory “producer” for covered textile products sold into California.
- Join the approved PRO and pay assessments / fees as required.
- Support collection, repair, reuse and recycling obligations through the PRO plan.
- Monitor CalRecycle rulemaking (needs assessment, regulations, stewardship plan approvals).
Who’s affected
Manufacturers, brand owners, licensees, importers, distributors, retailers and wholesalers of covered apparel and textile products sold in California, subject to the Act’s producer hierarchy and revenue thresholds.
Timeline
28 September 2024
SB 707 signed into law.
Early 2026
CalRecycle approves Landbell USA as PRO.
1 July 2026
Producer registration deadline with the approved PRO.
2027–2030
Needs assessment, regulations and approved stewardship plan milestones.
How Carbon Trail helps
How Carbon Trail can help
- Map which products, markets and legal entities fall in scope.
- Structure product, supplier and emissions data needed for disclosures and EPR reporting.
- Track timelines, owners and evidence gaps across overlapping fashion regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Does SB 707 replace SB 253?
No. SB 707 is textile EPR. SB 253 is corporate GHG disclosure. Many fashion brands may face both.
