What are Eco-modulations?

To encourage and reward the virtuous steps of eco-design, Refashion has implemented eco-modulations. These eco-modulations are the bonuses and penalties mentioned in the article L.541-10-3 of the code of the environment. 

In accordance with the specifications, the following eco-modulations will apply to the volumes of items put on the market since January 1st, 2023: 

• Bonuses for product sustainability (durability), 

• Bonuses for obtaining environmental labels, 

• Bonuses for incorporating raw materials from recycling. 

Bonuses are defined as amounts per piece or per tonne, depending on the eco-modulation.

Under certain conditions, eco-modulations can be cumulated for the same product.

Eco-modulation 1 - Durability

This bonus awards the physical durability of products, according to criteria defined by product type and detailed in the 2024 eco-modulations guide.

The bonus paid for each style corresponds to the multiplication of a reference amount (€0.70 or €0.07 depending on the volume placed on the market) and a factor specific to each of the 10 product categories concerned.  

Eco-modulation 2 - Environmental certifications

As from 1 January 2023, finished products certified according to one or several of the following 8 labels, indicated in the approval specifications, can benefit from the "Certification" bonus: Ecocert® ERTS Level 2, Oeko-tex® Made in Green, Bluesign®, Fairtrade® Textile, European Ecolabel, Demeter®, GOTS and Bioré®.

The bonus paid for each style is €0.30 or €0.03 depending on the volume placed on the market and the product category (Clothing, Household linen, Footwear). 

In the case where a style has been certified by several eligible labels, the bonus is granted within the limit of a single certification. Thereby, the "environmental certification" bonuses cannot be cumulated for the same style. 

Eco-modulation 3 - Incorporation of raw recycled materials

The bonus for incorporating raw recycled materials will be granted if: 

• The products incorporate: 

  • Raw materials from the recycling of post-consumer CHF textile waste collected or funded by an approved producer responsibility organisation for CHF textile management: €1,000/tonne 

  • Recycled raw materials coming from open loop recycling of waste collected or funded by an approved producer responsibility organisation excluding food-grade plastic resin : €500/tonne

• The recycled material from this waste has been produced according to the local proximity criteria in the specifications and carried out in facilities adhering to measures that are equivalent to those for ICPE classified facilities (French facilities classified for environmental protection).