ECOS is looking for experts in textiles to provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS` position in the development of standards and support the implementation of European policies relevant to textiles.
The European Commission is currently working on the review of the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations for domestic ovens, hobs and range hoods. The JRC, in charge of the preparatory study, presented their preliminary findings at a stakeholder webmeeting in March.
Our conference will explore how the construction sector can deliver the ambition of the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan. The event will bring together a wide range of industry and environmental stakeholders to discuss current challenges and identify policies, laws and standards that can transform the construction sector from an environmental problem to part of the solution.
Hydrogen is often proposed as a promising solution for climate neutrality, especially in those sectors where electrification seems difficult to achieve, including heavy industry, maritime transport and aviation. But can it really save the day?
ECOS, an environmental NGO with expertise in ecodesign and standardisation, is pleased to see the European Commission’s commitment to placing ecodesign principles at the heart of the EU’s sustainable product policy. The list of Key Product Value Chains, outlined in the Circular Economy Action Plan released today, correctly prioritises the high environmental impact sectors where specific actions are needed. Only with ambitious laws and targets, however, can these sectors truly become more circular.
ECOS is looking for experts to support the implementation of the Single Use Plastics directive as well as other European policies relevant to plastics.
The European Standardisation Organisations CEN and CENELEC are setting out to define their strategic ambitions for the coming decade, and are currently in the process of developing a common 2030 Strategy. As part of this process, their members and partners were consulted on defining a vision and mission statement, and identifying a preliminary set of strategic goals for further deliberation.
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