PolicyPilot is a specialized digital platform addressing the growing challenge of textile waste through enhanced regulatory literacy of fashion professionals. With textile waste being the fastest-growing component entering landfills and a garbage truck equivalent of clothes discarded every second, governments worldwide are implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations to shift waste management responsibility to manufacturers. Despite 87% of fashion executives anticipating regulatory impacts on their business, 70% express limited understanding of these policies.

PolicyPilot bridges this critical gap through three integrated tools: The Policy Interpreter translates complex legal language from California SB 707, France EPR Law, and Dutch EPR Regulation into accessible industry guidance. The Policy Companion provides step-by-step implementation pathways tailored to organizations of various sizes, transforming regulatory requirements into actionable workflows. The Resource Page connects businesses with enforcement agencies, Producer Responsibility Organizations, and compliance resources, fostering industry collaboration.

Founded by Sofie Johansson, a textile engineer with strategic design and policy expertise, PolicyPilot reframes regulations as opportunities rather than obstacles. The platform helps companies navigate the evolving landscape of global EPR schemes, enabling them to build credibility, enhance brand performance, and avoid non-compliance fees while contributing to textile waste reduction.

Studio Instructor
Koray Caliskan

Designers
Sofie Johansson