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ECOS is looking for ecodesign experts in the field of electronics and ICT products 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. Apply now!
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World leaders are on their way to Busan, South Korea, for a historic negotiation: INC-5, the final round of negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution. What can we expect? How can a plastics treaty confront plastic pollution at its root, protect health, and preserve the environment? Read our blog to find out.
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Many of the devices we use—from electric toothbrushes and shavers to laptops, mobile phones, and tablets—have built-in batteries that must be fed electricity by an external source. Known as ‘External Power Supplies’, these products are covered by ecodesign regulations that are about to be updated. The European Commission has just published a draft revision of this legislation. What does the draft get right, and what must still be improved?
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Our lives are touched by standards in many unseen ways. From the ground we walk on and the appliances in our homes to the food on our plates – standards are everywhere! ECOS seeks to make them better for the environment. Read on to get to know some of the standards we’ve been working on this year.
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Lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earths – these minerals are the lifeblood of modern industries. However, surging demand is aggravating their long-standing and often overlooked environmental and social costs. International standards can help to manage critical raw materials (CRMs) responsibly, but only if they prioritise environmental protection and the rights of affected communities. Read on to find out more – and to learn how you can help tackle the impacts of CRMs through standardisation.
ECOS seeks to subcontract an organisation to deliver a service as outlined in the output of this tender document. The service will focus on delivering personalised and individual coaching sessions to the leaders of our management team.
ECOS is looking for experts in the field of heating appliances in the built environment 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. Apply before 31/10/2024.
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