For the first time, the European Commission proposes a voluntary short-term target for the reduction of gas consumption. It could become binding in case of emergency. However, the plan opens the door to temporarily switching to dirty energy sources in case of disruption. This should only be done in truly exceptional circumstances though, and kept to a minimum, ECOS notes.
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ECOS has joined other NGOs and representatives of waste treatment operators to create this joint paper, which shows the lack of effectiveness of existing waste prevention policies. We need European level quantitative waste prevention targets, as well as effective national measures. This joint position paper also highlights manufacturers’ role in reducing resource use and the size of the circular economy loop. Lastly, it offers some clarity on the differences between waste prevention and recycling, emphasising that recycling is lower in the European waste hierarchy than prevention.
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ECOS calls on policymakers from the European Commission, Parliament, and Council to ensure the ESPR greens the supply of intermediate products. It is crucial to reduce the embodied impacts of intermediates to help make sustainable products the norm.
We are looking for a highly motivated Trainee to join our Sustainability department and support our engagement in the development of policy and standards.
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Bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics are currently under the European Commission’s spotlight. Whether or not they actually bring genuine environmental benefits is the question the Commission is trying to answer with several important policy measures that are meant to regulate bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics (or BBP/BDCP for short).
We are looking for an experienced (Senior) Programme Manager to drive forward our work on policies and standards to fight climate change.
The European Parliament has just rejected a veto to the inclusion of fossil gas and nuclear energy in the EU Taxonomy, an official list of environmentally sustainable investments, with 328 votes against, 278 in favour, and 33 abstentions.
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