The building industry is a massive consumer of global resources and a major contributor to climate change. The good news is that the sector is on its way to becoming more sustainable. But do we have the right tools to build truly green? Watch our webinar and read the new report! Ecological forestry and circular […]
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Read our new report! Making nano- and advanced materials safe for all
The main issue is that there are still many unknowns in the nanomaterial domain. To date, research on the environment, health and safety risks has focused only on a few types of nanomaterials. Meanwhile, the majority of commercialised nanomaterials remain under the radar of regulators. Our vision for the testing of nano- and advanced materials: […]
Disclaimer: A product is not reusable just because it can be washed
On 22 January, the European Standardisation Committee on Plastics approved a new work item proposal on reusable plastic tableware. The proposal targets plastic plates, glasses, cutlery, dishes, cups, bowls – in short, most single-use plastic products restricted or banned by the European Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive. The work item was introduced by the Spanish Standardisation […]
ECOS Newsletter – February 2023
2023 environmental priorities – What to look out for
Solutions exist and are attainable – but we have no time to lose. Moving away from fossil fuels, greening industrial processes, making sustainable products the norm, and efficiently guiding consumers towards them… all these priorities will set us on the path to climate neutrality, as well as contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Have […]
Message on a bottle: new rules that will make or break EU recycling goals
Many plastic bottles claim to be made from 50%, 70% or even 100% recycled plastic. We can only expect to see more of these labels in the future. Manufacturers are preparing to comply with the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive’s (SUPD) minimum requirements for recycled content, entering into force as of 2025. Unfortunately, defining how much […]
Independent Science-Based Taxonomy launched to save EU’s official list of green investments
Today, the Observatory Against Greenwashing, a coalition of experts and NGOs, launches its Independent Science-Based Taxonomy. Banks, investors and insurers will be able to check if their investments are truly green and aligned with science on the website www.greenwashed.net. The initiative aims to bring clarity to investors after the EU labelled gas-fired power, nuclear, the burning […]
We are hiring! Press & Communications Manager
As part of the ECOS Communications and Membership Department, you will report directly to the Communications Director. Your key challenge will be to translate our love of technical environmental policies and processes into clear and engaging narratives, with a particular focus on media engagement. Together, we will bring forward solutions to environmental challenges by having […]
CALL FOR EXPERTS – Heating appliances in the built environment
The nominated experts will potentially: Participate in technical meetings of CEN (and possibly ISO) meetings to promote ECOS position; Prepare technical input through official comments and contribution to ECOS position papers; Report to and liaise with the responsible ECOS Programme Manager; Exchange information with ECOS member organisations and other experts when needed. Interested candidates should […]
