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Until now, vehicles have been a model for repairability, often in operation for decades. This is rapidly changing due to overly restrictive vehicle design requirements that prevent more sustainable options, more electronic components, and less access to low-cost spare parts. How could a new EU regulation help the automotive sector make a U-turn?
We have a number of open calls for experts across various topics. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions. ECOS experts can participate in technical meetings for standardising bodies, such as CEN/CENELEC or ISO or prepare technical input for ECOS position papers and our responses to consultations.
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The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) provides a foundation for more sustainable packaging but leaves too much room for voluntary adoption. For a stronger commitment to reducing packaging waste, we need Member States to go beyond the minimum requirements of the regulation. It will be crucial to adopt ambitious secondary legislation and standards that will address sustainable waste management, helping the much-needed shift towards more sustainable packaging.
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The Green Claims Directive – now entering the final negotiation phase – is Europe’s best chance to eliminate the scourge of greenwashing. As negotiators hammer out the final text, ECOS – involved in developing the Directive since 2020 – shares the key elements needed for the directive to be successful.
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Under growing pressure to take meaningful social and climate action, companies increasingly seek to rubberstamp their activities with a sustainability label. From household names like the EU Ecolabel to Fairtrade, there are approximately 400 sustainability certifications and labels active worldwide. These labels – also known as voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) – set out requirements for value chain actors, such as producers and manufacturers. However, with a torrent of schemes, labels, and conflicting business interests, VSS models are far from equal.
ECOS is seeking experts on chemicals in textiles to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions.
ECOS is looking for a Membership Assistant who will report to and work closely with the Senior Membership & Network Manager. The placement is a six-month, full-time paid traineeship.
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