ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

News & events

  • 04 June 2024

    ECOS briefing – What’s next for the Global Plastics Treaty?

    Join us on 10 July (new date) for an insightful online session to discuss critical developments from the Plastics Treaty negotiations. We will look at outcomes from the last negotiations as well as next steps, the expectations for the upcoming negotiations, and the role of standards in implementing a treaty that reduces plastic pollution.

  • 10 May 2024

    ECOS joins new Cool Heating Coalition

    Decarbonising how we heat and cool our homes is a central part of the transition to a low-carbon built environment. Responsible for a staggering 80% of the energy consumed by EU households, less than one-quarter of that comes from renewables. Most heating and cooling is still powered by fossil fuels – but that must change. ECOS has joined forces with a new partner to help make it happen: the Cool Heating Coalition.

  • 22 March 2024

    Join the 2024 ECOS Network Days

    We look forward to seeing our members and experts on 11 and 12 June in Brussels for two days packed with exciting activities!

  • 21 March 2024

    ECOS briefing: Implementing the ESPR

    ECOS invites civil society organisations to join us online on 23 April at 10:00 (CEST) for a briefing to discuss the next steps for implementing the the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

  • 01 December 2023

    Watch it again! Hybrid Workshop: Why standards matter for environmental protection

    Together with our member ZERO, we organised a hybrid workshop focusing on why and how civil society should get involved in standardisation. Missed the event? You can now watch the recording!

  • 24 November 2023

    Hybrid workshop! Why standards matter for environmental protection

    Together with our member ZERO, we are organising a hybrid workshop focusing on why and how civil society should get involved in standardisation. The effective participation of environmental NGOs in standards-making is key to making sure our planet is protected by robust rules.

  • 25 October 2023

    Webinar – The future of repair: EU regulation on phones and tablets unmasked

    Join our webinar on the importance of repair for a sustainable future. Register now to secure your spot and gain valuable insights! This event will take place on 9 November 2023 at 10:00-11:00am (CET). It is organised by ECOS, in cooperation with Right to Repair Europe and Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH).

ECOS is co-funded by the European Commission and EFTA Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EISMEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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