You will ensure products in key sectors such as packaging, textiles, and electronics are toxic-free by design, an absolute prerequisite to make the circular economy a reality. You will also shape ECOS strategy on chemicals & nanomaterials with a view to effectively protect people and the planet from exposure to toxic substances. Your main tasks […]
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ECOS is hiring – Communications & Events Assistant
Working closely with the ECOS communications team, your main tasks will be to: Support the Communications Team in driving the public communications work of ECOS, translating our overall strategy into communications initiatives that support the narrative and objectives, Help ensure quality control, copy-editing, proofreading and design of internal and external communications and publications; Help shape […]
Call for Tender – moving away from hydrogen to heat buildings – study report
Background and policy context Space and water heating appliances installed in buildings are contributing around 12% of the total EU annual CO2 emissions. More than 75% of these technologies heavily rely on fossil fuel energy sources, especially on fossil gas. Hence, it is pivotal to reduce the dependency and installation of gas boilers to decarbonise […]
Call for tender – Technical support for ECOS electromobility work
ECOS Procurement and Purchase Policy This tender complies with the ECOS Procurement and Purchase Policy adopted by the ECOS Executive Committee, and last updated October 2021. This policy covers general principles relating to transparency and fairness, value for money, and non-discrimination. It specifies thresholds relating to a competitive negotiated procedure with at least a specified […]
EU first ever target on fossil gas reduction ‘sign of a new reality’ – time to further boost energy efficiency and renewables
Today, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has presented the EU’s strategy to weather the energy crisis this winter, including the ‘Save gas for a safe winter’ and a European Gas Demand Reduction Plan [1]. Plans include additional measures to national contingency plans, guidelines for action at the national level in case of disruption, […]
New Joint Paper – Why we need waste prevention targets now
The revision of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) is key to shape and implement effective waste prevention plans, which, at the moment, are not properly achieving their objectives. So far, EU member states’ waste prevention plans do not adequately implement quantitative targets. On one hand, the definition of waste prevention is confusing, as it is […]
New ECOS Position Paper – Ecodesign for intermediate products: essential ingredients for a more sustainable economy
Intermediate products are unfinished goods made from steel, cement and chemicals that require further manufacturing or transformation. They are produced by energy-intensive industries and used in almost all sectors – including construction and automotive. Beyond substantial CO2 emissions, intermediary product manufacturing has a range of harmful embodied environmental impacts – including water, land and air […]
ECOS is hiring – Sustainability trainee
Deadline: 22 August Your main tasks will be to: Assist Programme Managers’ advocacy work by monitoring, analysing and reporting on policy & standardisation developments in the field of sustainability and product policies, especially for highimpact sectors such as textiles, furniture and plastics. Carry out research and write briefing notes to support Programme Managers Join relevant […]
ECOS Newsletter – July 2022
The million-euro question: do bioplastics truly ensure environmental benefits?
Today, global bioplastics production capacities are around 2.42 million tonnes and growing, yet there is no relevant EU law in place. Manufacturers forecast a 315% increase in production volumes for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics between 2021-2026. Even though this starkly contrasts with European Commission estimates (a mere 5–8% increase between 2020 and 2025), these […]
