ECOS and the environmental groups from the Break Free From Plastic movement support the swift implementation of this standardisation request, which will help prevent 10% of plastic litter found on European beaches. In fact, the standardisation request has already been drafted by the European Commission and accepted by Member States in the Committee on Standards. […]
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Where are we on the upcoming Batteries Regulation?
Sustainable sourcing of raw materials like Cobalt or Lithium, light electric vehicles (e-bikes, e-scooters…), and carbon footprint of the manufacturing process of batteries are among the aspects that are looked at in this follow-up study. Batteries will not likely not be regulated through the existing ecodesign framework, but rather by a standalone Regulation that will […]
ECOS met with the Secretariat General of ISO and IEC
This constructive meeting helped both parties better understand the other’s perspective, and provided an excellent opportunity to discuss how standards can support the Sustainable Development Goals.
CALL FOR EXPERTS – Plastics Recycling
ECOS is looking for experts in the field of Plastics Recycling to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards and related policies. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions. The work package mainly encompasses the following activities: Participate in CEN (and […]
CEWASTE project explained: take a look at the new infographic
CEWASTE is a Horizon 2020 research and innovation project which aims to develop a certification scheme to improve the efficiency and sustainability of CRM recycling. The two-year project will contribute to a better recovery of CRMs through improved collection, sorting and treatment of waste. To explain the project in simple terms, the CEWASTE team designed an […]
CALL FOR EXPERTS – Taps & Showers
The nominated experts will: Participate in regulatory meetings and/or technical meetings of CEN/CENELEC (and ISO/IEC where appropriate) to promote ECOS positions; Prepare technical input through official comments and position papers; Report to and liaise with the relevant ECOS Programme Manager; Exchange information with ECOS member organisations and other experts as needed. Interested candidates should be […]
CALL FOR EXPERTS – Steel for Construction
ECOS is looking for experts in the field of steel as part of our work on Energy Intensive Industries to represent and defend environmental interests in the development of standards. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent us in technical standardisation and policy discussions. In this context the nominated experts will: […]
The inconvenient truth about e-waste
First the good news. In 2016, the EU countries managed to reach an overall 49% collection rate (in relation to the average amount of e-waste put on the market in 2013-2015, according to EU statistics), which is above the 45% target set by the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The bad news is […]
Policy paper – Furniture without flame retardants: safe fire safety for everyone
The use of toxic flame retardants is very common, even though many have been documented to have harmful effects and be dangerous for human health, animals and the environment. When it comes to furniture and bedding, toxic flame retardants may be added to materials like foam or textiles to comply with old fashioned fire safety […]
10 Priorities to Transform EU Waste Policy
Any new legislative proposals and strategies, and the implementation of the existing ones, need to adhere to the EU waste hierarchy i.e. put prevention first. Reducing resource extraction, designing circular products and stimulating waste prevention all reduce GHG emissions – contributing to the EU’s decarbonisation objective. The European Commission’s next Circular Economy Action Plan alongside […]
