ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

News & events

  • 08 September 2021

    Join our Members & Experts online training!

    Celebrate World Standards Day with us! What better way than to learn about defending the environment in standardisation? Register for an exclusive opportunity to find out all about civil society in standardisation.

  • 23 August 2021

    Meet our new member from Ireland!

    We are excited to welcome a new member to the ECOS Network: Community Resources Network Ireland (CRNI) is a network for community-based reuse, repair and recycling organisations with a vision to enable the entire community to benefit from the social, environmental and economic value of all reusable resources.

  • 27 July 2021

    ECOS is hiring – Trainee – Circular Economy

    We are looking for a highly motivated Trainee to join our Circular Economy team and support our engagement in the development of policy and standards to move to a circular economy and make sustainable products the norm.

  • 23 July 2021

    ECOS is hiring – Programme Manager – Circular Economy

    We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Manager to join our Circular Economy team and help reinforce our engagement in the development of policy and standards to move to a circular economy and make sustainable products the norm.

  • 12 July 2021

    ‘Fit for 55’? Here’s how it can truly be a game-changer for the environment

    It is time for the EU to walk the talk of its climate ambitions. The Commission’s proposal for a ‘Fit for 55’ package can be a step in the right direction… or a faux pas. Will the new climate-related EU rules be enough to reach the continent’s climate ambition? We dive into some of the key details for hydrogen, transport and heating.

  • 08 July 2021

    Watch our webinar on reliable green claims on plastic products!

    The list of 'green' claims found on plastic products is longer than ever but often they are as misleading as they sound promising. Too good to be true? Join our webinar for a review of reliable green claims on plastic products!

  • 08 July 2021

    Nearly half of ‘green’ claims on plastic products could be misleading – read our new report!

    Together with the Rethink Plastic alliance we have examined ‘green’ claims made on 82 plastic items. We have focused on everyday products, including items which are the most common on beaches across Europe such as plastic bottles, bags and cutlery.

ECOS is co-funded by the European Commission and EFTA Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EISMEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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