It is not easy for consumers to take climate-conscious purchasing decisions. The information displayed on the product labels is often insufficient, inaccurate or even misleading. To empower consumers in their choices, ECOS is calling on the European Commission to set new rules that force manufacturers to include clear and accurate information related to the environmental […]

Man-made hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases were introduced in fridges and other cooling appliances to replace CFC gases, which were harmful to the ozone layer. But HFCs warm up the atmosphere – and much more so than carbon dioxide (CO2). Fluorinated gases, or F-gases, a group of gases HFCs are part of, have a global warming effect […]

 Becoming a zero-carbon society means getting rid of fossil fuels as soon as possible. This can only be achieved if as many sectors as possible are quickly electrified. In support of this transition it is key to effectively roll out smart infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) charging. In an electrified economy, maintaining a stable electricity […]

Making smartphones easier to repair is essential to cutting tonnes of waste and saving on both greenhouse gas emissions and precious resources – but it is not an easy task. The problem of new software releases is a perfect example. Updates often provoke compatibility issues with new apps and accessories, prompting users to look for […]

As of 2024, it will be mandatory in the EU for caps and lids to remain attached to all beverage containers with a capacity of up to three litres as part of the new Single-Use Plastic Directive – a small design adaptation that is expected to prevent 10% of plastic litter found on European beaches. […]

PROGRAMME MANAGER PLASTICS Deadline: October 9, 2020 Your main tasks will be to: Promote and defend the environmental interests in the proposal, development and revision of European and international standards and related policies, in his/her areas of responsibility: plastics & chemicals in products , in cooperation with ECOS nominated experts and member organisations Coordinate and […]

Used metal, paper, plastics… Every year, waste management companies ship big quantities of waste across European countries and to other places in the world. Only in 2019, 31 million tonnes of waste were shipped out of the EU, with Turkey as the main destination. The volume has increased a whopping 66% since 2004. This is […]

The issue is not new. At European Union level, country representatives and NGOs have discussed about introducing similar bans as part of the ecodesign and energy labelling regulations. But no action has been taken so far. The French move may be a landmark to show the way. The privilege of enjoying some cosy time in […]