As one of the stakeholders involved in this process, ECOS called for a wider scope to trigger further savings from other domestic products such as microwave ovens, portable hobs and recirculating hoods, and, more importantly, from professional/commercial appliances. We also believe it crucial to ensure ambitious energy and resource efficiency requirements and to finally introduce […]
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Save the date! Conference on Circularity in Construction – postponed to 29 Septemer!
What’s on the agenda? The event will kick off with a welcome lunch at noon, followed by a keynote speech. We will then focus on two interactive panels: >> Building Blocks for a “Sustainable Built Environment” Greater circularity for existing buildings and new constructions is key to achieving a more sustainable built environment, but are […]
Can hydrogen save the day? Read our new briefing on the guarantees of origin of hydrogen
The Industrial Strategy, released by the European Commission last week, proposes to create a “Clean Hydrogen Alliance”, which would gather Member States’ governments, industry representatives and academia, with the aim to support research and investments that will enable hydrogen to replace fossil-based energy. This, in turn, would contribute to the overarching goal of transitioning towards […]
Press Release: The new Circular Economy Action Plan promises ecodesign for all
The Circular Economy Action Plan seeks to introduce a policy framework that can mainstream more sustainable production and consumption, without compromising the Earth’s carrying capacity. The newly announced Sustainable Product Policy Framework is a welcome step, extending ecodesign principles to a broader range of sectors, including those which have so far escaped dedicated environmental laws – […]
CALL FOR EXPERTS – Plastics
We are seeking experts with in-depth knowledge on: • Sustainable product design, in particular with regards to tethered caps and lids, and the circular design of fishing gear • Plastic as a material and its formulation in products (packaging, electronics, construction) • Plastics waste management, including recycling operations and quality criteria for recycled plastics • […]
ECOS Newsletter – March 2020
ECOS calls for a modernised standardisation system for CEN-CENELEC’s Strategy 2030
In the context of the consultation, ECOS called for a modernisation of an outdated and industry-dominated standardisation system, if it aspires to play a role in providing a credible tool towards reaching EU objectives. Even though sustainability seems to have a prominent role in the draft strategy, ECOS reiterated that significant improvements are necessary for […]
Read our Annual Review 2019!
In 2019, ECOS not only delivered on its objectives, but also continued to grow. Thanks to a committed team, members, external experts, and support from funders, we were able to expand our work to new policy areas and campaigns. We won the fight for new laws to make several products easier to repair and more […]
EN 45554: A standard that works for the environment
Policy discussions on ways to make ecodesign products more repairable are only expected to intensify. In an effort to identify which parameters determine how easy it is to repair, reuse or upgrade such products, a common methodology was a crucial first step. ECOS represented European environmental NGOs throughout the standard’s development process and actively contributed […]
Interested in risk governance of nanomaterials? Don’t miss out on the RiskGONE webinar!
The H2020 RiskGONE project, where ECOS is a partner, is holding its first webinar on 19 March at 12:30 CET. The webinar will introduce participants to the work of the project towards solid procedures for science-based risk governance of engineered nanomaterials. Project partners will explain the objectives, talk about their approach to risk governance and […]
