In its Clean Industrial Deal [1], the EU has taken some steps towards advancing the European Green Deal. For example, the 2040 emissions reduction target of 90%, the focus on reducing energy costs, and the willingness to apply circular economy principles more widely. However, with many possible options still on the table for many different […]
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Join our webinar on tackling greenwashing: best practices from Africa and Europe
When: 13 March 2025 Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (WAT/CET) What: Learn more in our programme in English or in French Register: Fill in this form The webinar will focus on sharing best practices from Africa and Europe, while highlighting opportunities to tackle greenwashing in Africa. Speakers include the Cameroonian Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection, and […]
Circular vehicles: The case for ambitious targets on repair and recycled content
In Europe, the number of households that own a passenger car rises every year. Most drivers are aware of the immediate pollution coming out of their exhaust, but how often do we consider the environmental impacts of the materials used to build the vehicle itself? Vehicles are made from raw materials like steel, rubber, plastics, […]
ECOS newsletter – January 2025
Get involved with ECOS – answer our calls for experts!
ECOS offers: A daily fee for preparation of meetings, participation and reporting, as well as other relevant tasks. Reimbursement of travel costs. Per diem to cover accommodation and subsistence costs. We have a number of open calls for experts across various topics this year. Candidates should demonstrate strong commitment to environmental values and proven written […]
Unpacking EU packaging rules: The good, the bad, and the single use
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has an important goal to reduce the rising amount of packaging waste that overwhelms our planet. It sets a clear pathway for waste reduction, as Member States are expected to reduce packaging waste per capita – compared to the levels recorded in 2018. Implementation timeline: Packaging […]
Bridging the gaps in the Green Claims Directive
The numbers are clear: an enormous 76% of the products on the EU market carry an implicit or explicit green claim, but more than half are misleading, unsubstantiated, or simply inaccurate. This is because rules set in legislation and standards are loose. Businesses need to have confidence in the claims they can make – and […]
Decoding voluntary sustainability standards
Voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) impact everyday decisions in our lives and economic system. Overall, half of consumers consider whether a product bears a sustainability label when making purchasing decisions. Businesses adjust production processes to meet different sustainability certification requirements. Public procurers may use VSS to prioritise more sustainable producers. In turn, producers may align themselves […]
Call for experts – Chemicals in textiles
Deadline: 28 February 2025 Chemicals in textiles Substances of concern with hazardous properties – such as endocrine-disruptors (EDCs) – are widely used in consumer products are found across the globe and throughout our bodies. These substances cause issues to the detriment of human health and the environment all along the value chains – product, use, […]
Apply for our new internship! Membership Assistant
Application deadline: 7 February 2025 🗎 Vacancy | Membership assistant (internship) Your main tasks: Support the implementation of the ECOS Network Strategy, in line with the ambition of the organisation’s Strategic Plan. Assist in member recruitment, renewal and retention campaigns. Support the implementation of new activities and products that meet the needs and interests of […]
