One of the priorities of the European Green Deal is to empower consumers for the green transition. Tackling greenwashing will be key in this process – companies should not be allowed to give a false impression of their environmental impacts or benefits. Fortunately, change is coming: on 30 March, the European Commission will announce their […]
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Sustainable Products Initiative – A reviewed Ecodesign Directive under way, how to ensure it is fit for purpose?
Since its first adoption in 2005, the Ecodesign Directive has not only massively improved the energy efficiency, but also the overall environmental performance of energy-related products, including a wide range of common appliances, such as washing machines or screens. However, today the Directive faces many issues: powerful industrial lobbies weakening the requirements and slowing down […]
Durable, Repairable and Mainstream – Let’s slow down and make our textiles circular
The environmental impacts of the textile sector are growing by the minute. Changing the way we produce and use clothes will be key to ensuring a greener and more sustainable Europe. Unless we slow down, our planet will become the ultimate fashion victim. On 30 March, the European Union is releasing a dedicated EU Strategy […]
Sustainable Products Initiative – A new digital product passport
Information is key to ensure that products are sustainably designed, sold, (re)used, repaired and treated at the end of their life. As part of the Sustainable Products Initiative, the European Commission proposes to create Digital Product Passports (DPP), with the aim to store and share all relevant information along the product lifecycle. Ambitious information requirements, […]
Out of the woods: Using ecodesign to reduce the negative impacts of solid fuel heating – New report
We need to reduce heating demand by insulating our homes better, and drastically improving the efficiency of the appliances we use. It is time for a switch to electric heat pumps and solar heating. For houses where a switch to renewables is not possible, solid fuel heating will still play a role, provided that only […]
ECOS is hiring! – (Senior) Programme Manager Sustainability Standards & Certification
Deadline for applications: 17 April 2022 VSS are guidelines and criteria set by producers and service providers to demonstrate their commitment to good environmental and social practices. They are used in all sectors, like food, textiles and even heavy industries. Some of the better-known voluntary standards include Fairtrade, Oeko-tex, Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council, ISCC. […]
ECJ backs ban on halogenated flame retardants – industry loses desperate attempt at challenging EU rules
In 2019, the European Commission banned the use of halogenated flame retardants in the enclosures and stands of electronic displays under an ecodesign regulation covering electronic displays, including televisions, monitors and digital signage displays. [1] The Commission listened to calls for a ban from NGOs and a number of Member States. The ban entered into […]
ECOS newsletter – March 2022
ECOS is hiring – Senior Finance & Grants Manager
Deadline for applications: 18 April 2022 Responsible for the financial health the organisation, supporting and reporting to the Operations Director, you will take ownership on accounting, administrative and statutory records, financial reports and grants, but also contributing to the development and implementation of policies and systems for finances. In this position you will use your […]
ECOS is hiring – Climate and Energy Assistant
Deadline: 3 April 2022 Your main tasks will be to: Assist programme managers in day-to-day tasks that relate to the inclusion of environmental aspects in policy and standards, in support of ECOS’ Climate and Energy work. Research, analyse and report on policy and standardisation developments related to: Ecodesign and energy labelling particularly with a focus […]
