AFA Community Online Talk with Annabel Robinson
In the AFA Community online talk, Annabel Robinson, founder of the fashion agency Melt, will address upcoming regulatory requirements surrounding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Digital Product Passports (DPP), as well as their concrete implications for independent designers.
23.03.2026, online
In the AFA Community online talk titled Futureproof your Brand – Navigating EPR Legislation & Digital Product Passports as an Independent Designer, Annabel Robinson, founder of the fashion agency Melt, will explore upcoming regulatory requirements surrounding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Digital Product Passports (DPP), and their concrete implications for independent designers.
Her talk will provide an overview of definitions, timelines, and legal frameworks, and explain how EPR fees work and what obligations brands will face. A further focus will be on the requirements of the Digital Product Passport: What data will need to be collected in the future (materials, supply chains, harmful substances, care & repair, emissions, etc.) – and how to proceed when such data is not available, for example in the case of deadstock, upcycling, or second-hand materials.
The session will also address opportunities and challenges related to circularity, recyclability, circular design strategies, and packaging EPR. It will conclude with practical next steps and key timelines for independent labels.
Monday, 23.03.2026
11:00 am
via Zoom
held in English
Registration required.
Register here.
Melt Agency is a next-generation sustainability consultancy focused on independent and emerging fashion brands. Its services range from EPR and DPP advisory to Carbon Literacy training and tailored strategic consulting.
Annabel Robinson is a sustainable fashion consultant and educator. After working as a womenswear designer in London, she specialised in climate education and conducted research on improving sustainability for independent fashion brands — work that laid the foundation for Melt. Today, she combines industry expertise with practical tools and advocates for designer-led climate strategies.
