ECOS is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws. We ensure the environmental voice is heard when they are developed and drive change by providing expertise to policymakers and industry players, leading to the implementation of strong environmental principles.
Join us nowECOS works to promote preparation for reuse and material-efficient recycling in policies and standards, at the same time making sure that waste prevention strategies are prioritised. Our aim is to achieve appropriate waste management and prevent landfilling or incineration of valuable resources.
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In the transition to a circular economy, waste prevention has priority, but there will still be residual streams from production and consumption processes.
ECOS campaigns for an ambitious implementation of the ecodesign & energy labelling policies, which is vital for the success of the circular and clean energy agendas.
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The Ecodesign and Energy Labelling policies constitute effective tools to save energy and resources while reducing CO2 emissions.
Our goal is to ensure an effective participation of the environmental voice in a more transparent and inclusive standardisation system resulting in standards fit to support EU policy objectives and environmental challenges.
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Standards are increasingly being used in support of European legislation and policies
ECOS works to cut our global plastic footprint and ensure clean material loops in a circular plastics economy by engaging in standards and related policy developments.
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Plastics are one of the fastest growing pollutants in the world. It is estimated that over 80% of all plastics ever produced have accumulated in landfill or the natural environment.
ECOS works to reduce GHG emissions from the transport sector through increased market-share of electric vehicles (EVs) and their proper integration into the electricity grid. To this end, electromobility infrastructure should be smart, interoperable, secure and cost-effective.
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EVs are a key tool in the transition to a low-carbon transport system
Standards can help define, assess, manage and disclose the contribution of investments and financing activities to the achievement of long-term climate goals. ECOS works to make sure that they contribute to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
View moreECOS advocates for a shift in financial investments away from fossil fuels towards mitigation and climate resilience
Are you committed to waste prevention and interested in learning more about environmental campaigning and/or EU policy processes? Help us speed progress towards ambitious EU repair regulations, and fight against premature obsolescence!
More people than ever attended UNEA-6, the latest United Nations Environment Assembly held in Nairobi last month. ECOS was present and contributed to the negotiations, giving input to resolutions that shape the global environmental agenda. Consensus-based policymaking is a tough and compromising process, but there were some roses among the thorns. Find out more from our blog.
There is a crucial gap in current EU law. Resource overconsumption is not being addressed, even though it is predicted to continue rising. The need for an EU Directive on Sustainable Resource Management – with science-based and overarching reduction targets for resource use – has never been clearer.
In 2023, ECOS pushed to create momentum for ambitious political decisions, which would bring us a step closer to tackling the triple planetary crisis.
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ECOS is an international network of environmental NGOs. Our members support our mission to defend environmental interests in the development of standards and product regulations. The ECOS membership package offers a range of benefits and unique access to information and events. Meet our members, learn about the ECOS membership packages and find out about how to become a member.
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