Implementing policy and standards at all stages of a product life cycle can exert high impacts on the resource-saving potential of products and promote circular economy and resource efficiency. This is why Environmental Design and Labelling are effective tools for improving the energy efficiency of products.
Together with our members Green Transition Denmark, we are organising an online 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 - and this year we are focusing on the case of cement.
In early 2023, the European Commission will present an initiative to put green claims in check. Most likely, green claims made on products will have to follow the PEF - Product Environmental Footprint - calculation method.
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On 30 November, the European Commission will publish its Circular Economy Action Plan. It includes a framework indicating in which cases it makes sense to use bio-based, biodegradable or compostable plastics. Spoiler alert: applications should be extremely limited. Can these recommendations be of true help against plastic pollution?
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The European Commission is about to release a proposal for carbon removal certification. Will it be the starting point of a reliable framework?
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On 30 November, as part of its Circular Economy Action Plan, the European Commission will take a step towards improving the sustainability of packaging and wider product distribution systems – or not.
Together with our Greek member Ecocity, we organised a hybrid event, focusing on how standards could help decarbonise the cement and concrete sector. Missed the event? You can now watch the recording!
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