In September 2021, 165 members of the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) adopted the London Declaration, committing to ‘embed’ climate considerations in new standards. The Declaration commits ISO members to facilitate the engagement of environmental stakeholders in standards related to climate change. ECOS members and experts have been advocating for environmentally ambitious standards for more than […]
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Will the new F-Gas regulation curb the use of the worst greenhouse gases? – Four aspects that will be decisive
F-gases are a group of synthetic gases mainly used in refrigeration, air-conditioners, heat pumps, and the electricity sector. Though F-gas emissions are relatively small in terms of volume, they punch high above their weight when it comes to climate impact. The global warming potential (GWP) of some F-gases reaches thousands of times that of CO2 […]
Greg Archer steps down from the ECOS Executive Committee – thank you!
Greg Archer stepped down from the ECOS Executive Committee in March 2022. He had been an integral part of the Executive Committee since joining in 2014. Coinciding with his presidency, between 2017 and 2021, ECOS experienced a period of substantial transformation and growth. This included the appointment of a new Executive Director and the creation […]
Decisive times to get EU standardisation right – ECOS briefing and comments on upcoming revised regulation
The new Strategy is described by the European Commission as a ‘wake up call to European industry’ to increase their effectiveness in standardisation both internally and externally. It aims to strengthen the EU’s global competitiveness, enable a resilient, green and digital economy, and enshrine democratic values in technology applications. The strategy was preceded by a […]
Tiny but deadly – time for the EU to tackle microplastic pollution
Microplastics are synthetic plastic particles smaller than 5mm. In the EU alone, between 75,000 and 300,000 tonnes of microplastics are released into the environment every year. Worse still, microplastics are pervasive, persistent and accumulate in the environment. How can we tackle microplastic pollution? The first step is preventive measures. We must reduce production volumes and […]
Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2022-2024 – new products, a boost to ecodesign efforts… and the foundation for an EU repair index
An EU-wide repair index for phones and tablets, mandatory rules against the planned obsolescence of printers, energy-efficiency requirements for electric vehicle chargers… The European Commission has ambitious plans to continue expanding its product design requirements in the upcoming years, as shown in the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2022-2024. Among the priorities, the Commission […]
ECOS is hiring! – Programme Manager, Plastics
Deadlne: 25 May 2022 The role will focus on advocating for an absolute reduction of our plastic footprint in key sectors such as packaging, electronics, cars and textiles through public-facing campaigns and contributions to technical discussions. You will use your campaigning and negotiation skills to help mainstream reusable packaging, fight greenwashing in the plastics sector, […]
EU Parliament backs common charger for mobile phones, tablets, and small devices – one step closer to a charger that fits them all!
The European Parliament amendments to the Radio Equipment Directive, if accepted by EU member states, will make USB Type-C connectors mandatory across an extended range of products, including laptops, displays and electronic toys [2]. ECOS believes this to be very good news for the environment: smartphone chargers alone generate some 11,000 to 13,000 tonnes of e-waste each […]
Decisive negotiations on batteries kick off tomorrow in Brussels – Environmental NGOs demand clear commitments to responsible sourcing, design, reuse and recycling
Four of the largest environmental organisations in Europe call on negotiators to introduce an environmentally ambitious legislative framework for batteries, particularly with regard to due diligence, low carbon footprint, collection of used batteries, establishment of a deposit system, replaceability requirements, high quality recycling, prevention of illegal imports and promotion of second life applications. After the […]
Ecodesign as a tool for change – join our Annual Conference!
Save yourself a seat for the ECOS annual conference. Don’t miss the opportunity to join this timely discussion on ecodesign as a tool for change with key players who can make a difference in environmental sustainability. This event will take place both online and face-to-face at L42 in Brussels on 16 June 2022. Join the […]
