Would you like to get to know them better? Read our short Q&A with CRNI Executive Claire Downey! Q: Could you briefly introduce yourself to the network? What is the mission of CRNI and which are your main activities at the moment? Claire Downey: CRNI is a network that supports social enterprises in reuse, repair […]
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ECOS is hiring – Trainee – Circular Economy
Deadline: 29 August 2021 Your main tasks will be to: Assist Programme Managers’ advocacy work by monitoring, analysing and reporting on policy & standardisation developments in the field of circular economy (linked to the implementation of the 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan), especially for high-impact sectors such as textiles, furniture and plastics Carry out […]
ECOS is hiring – Programme Manager – Circular Economy
Deadline: 3 September 2021 Description of role: In your role as part of the ECOS Circular Economy team, your focus will be on methodologies and tools to measure and communicate the environmental impacts of products on the one hand, and on pushing for the non-toxic design of products on the other. This will require leading […]
‘Fit for 55’? Here is how it can truly be a game-changer in hydrogen, electric cars and heating – ECOS briefing
The European Commission is expected to publish today its ‘Fit for 55’ package. Composed of 12 legislative proposals, the package may bring along profound changes for the EU’s energy systems and other sectors. Can ‘Fit for 55’ be a true game-changer for the environment? Yes, but for this to happen the proposals need to tackle […]
‘Fit for 55’? Here’s how it can truly be a game-changer for the environment
With its new ‘Fit for 55’ package, the European Commission wants to update the EU’s climate and energy policies to meet the bloc’s goal of a 55% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Expected for adoption on 14 July, the policy package will include a wide array of climate-related proposals, […]
Time for EU law to mainstream reusable bottles and containers
Manufacturers who wish to set up systems for reusable bottles and containers face a barrier which is difficult to overcome: there are no common standards for reusable packaging at EU level. The lack of a legal framework results in systems which are not interoperable, making it difficult for trailblazing businesses to compete with companies that […]
Watch our webinar on reliable green claims on plastic products!
Reusable, recyclable, compostable – the list of ‘green’ claims found on plastic products today is longer than ever. How can we ensure improved environmental consumer information? Our webinar looked into different studies on green claims and explored policy recommendations on how to empower consumers with the right information to make sustainable choices. We also launched […]
Nearly half of ‘green’ claims on plastic products could be misleading – NGO study finds
In the absence of clear, specific legislation on ‘green’ claims, companies are free to use vague language, which can often be confusing and potentially mislead consumers. A stroll to any local supermarket is enough for anyone to find a myriad of ‘green’ claims on plastic products, then often found washed up on beaches. Many of […]
Nearly half of ‘green’ claims on plastic products could be misleading – read our new report!
An estimated 150 million tonnes of plastics have accumulated in the world’s oceans and the equivalent to the load of more one million garbage trucks per day, or 3 trucks every minute, is estimated to be added each year (source). The annual flow of plastic waste into the ocean could almost triple by 2040 to […]
New analysis: EU Commission paralysis delays phase-out of fossil fuel boilers
Read our full analysis in our background briefing Time is running out for the European Union to decarbonise the heating sector, which accounts for 12% of total CO2 emissions in Europe. So far, the Commission has shown a disappointing lack of ambition in their actions aiming to end the installation of fossil-fuel boilers in European buildings […]
