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Construction products are essential components of the built environment that surrounds us, but they also have a huge environmental impact throughout their entire lifecycle. On 30 March, the European Commission will publish a proposal for the revision of the central piece regulating construction products: the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), which is expected to introduce a number of sustainability elements to align with the requirements of the European Green Deal. In the time of decarbonisation, the CPR is the lynchpin between energy-intensive industries and the built environment, two of the biggest contributors to EU emissions.
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Based on the success of the Ecodesign Directive, and in view of the failures of industrial policies to date, the SPI for intermediaries is a unique opportunity to ensure we kickstart a deep industrial transformation and accelerate progress towards climate neutrality.
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The European Commission gears up to launch its Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI) on 30 March. What is at stake? Read our guide and find answers to all your questions!
One of the priorities of the European Green Deal is to empower consumers for the green transition. Tackling greenwashing will be key in this process – companies should not be allowed to give a false impression of their environmental impacts or benefits. Fortunately, change is coming: on 30 March, the European Commission will announce their long-awaited Empowering Consumers Initiative, a crucial step to foster sustainable products and finally address greenwashing.
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The European Commission gears up to launch its Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI) on 30 March, including a revision of the Ecodesign Directive. What are the make-or-break aspects to look out for?
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The environmental impacts of the textile sector are growing by the minute. Unless we slow down, our planet will become the ultimate fashion victim. On 30 March, the European Union is releasing a dedicated EU Strategy on Textiles, meant to allow a shift to a climate-neutral circular economy. This will require an integrated, multi-faceted approach: while policymakers make sustainable products the norm in the EU, the industry will need to shift its business models to operate within planetary boundaries.
The European Commission gears up to launch its Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI) on 30 March. The introduction of digital product passports is expected as one of the highlights. What are the make-or-break aspects of the initiative regarding information requirements?
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