Standards can play a key role in paving the way to a real circular economy and a future of net-zero emissions. There are plenty of examples that prove this. Take waste management: if we had universal packaging formats for bottles, containers, crates or boxes, they would be much easier to recycle and reuse. Following a […]
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Seven steps to make rules on chemical recycling right – new NGO briefing
The Rethink Plastic alliance, ECOS, Health Care Without Harm (HEAL), European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and Zero Waste Europe have published a briefing with recommendations on how to regulate chemical recycling technologies and their outputs. Regulations have a great influence on chemical recycling technologies and their outputs – and may ultimately contribute to reducing the impact […]
New report! One Charger To Fit Them All: Using ecodesign to deliver an ambitious common charger initiative
An estimated half a billion chargers are shipped for portable devices in Europe each year – and many of these are duplicates of chargers that consumers already have at home. A common charger for all our devices could put an end to most of this pointless waste. The situation today is better than a few […]
ECOS Newsletter – July 2020
Call for Tenders: Ecodesign for textile – focus on minimum requirements and material efficiency
Textile products should be designed for a long useful life and should be easy to re-use, repair or recycle. This includes the minimal use of virgin non-renewable resources, zero use and discharge of hazardous chemicals throughout the entire value chain and extending the life of products. Higher quality textiles will promote the use and reuse […]
This summer, (heat)wave goodbye to portable air conditioners
China, India and Indonesia together are expected to account for half of the total number of units. But air-conditioners will become more common not only in far-off countries. In the European Union, electricity use for air conditioning is expected to rise from 40 TWh in 2020 up to 62 TWh in 2030 – the same […]
ECOS reaction to the EU Hydrogen and Energy System Integration Strategies – not without renewables and true decarbonisation
We strongly support the importance given to energy efficiency and direct renewable electrification of end-use sectors, such as transport, industrial heating and energy-intensive industry. We also appreciate the recognition of the role of consumers in reducing energy demand and contributing to renewable energy supply, for instance through smart district heating systems and smart charging of […]
Time for the EU to prevent greenwashing – make corporate reports on green actions comparable
In a time where more and more companies declare going carbon neutral, being able to monitor and compare their actions against such statements is essential. To avoid greenwashing and hold companies accountable, ECOS asked the European Union to introduce standard reporting methods. This was part of our contribution to the public consultation held by the […]
Meet our new member: Repair & Share from Belgium
Would you like to get to know them better? Read our short Q&A! Could you briefly introduce yourself to the network? What is the mission of Repair & Share and which are your main activities at the moment? Repair & Share promotes the transition to a socially inclusive circular economy. We do this by supporting […]
ECOS is hiring! – POLICY DIRECTOR
POLICY DIRECTOR – ECOS Energy and Climate Change Leader – Member of the Executive Management Team Reporting to: Executive Director – Teamleader to 5 FTEs Application deadline: 31 AUGUST 2020 The Role ECOS is looking for an experienced Policy Director to take up a key leadership role in the organisation. The Policy Director leads […]
