The trade of reused goods is still in its early days, but ECOS believes that it is important to fix reuse blockages in the CBAM. Doing so would support the EU’s ambitions to transition to and be a global leader in circular economy. This position paper puts forward two potential solutions: expanding the Combined Nomenclature […]
View moreApplication deadline: 28/09/2026 The furniture sector has a significant environmental impact, primarily in material use, waste generation, and chemical use. In 2017, it was estimated that around 10 million tonnes of furniture were discarded in the EU, of which only approximately 10% were recycled, with the remainder going to landfill or incineration (EEB, 2017). Furthermore, […]
View moreBulk retail and refill systems: The regulatory framework and sectoral guidance applicable in France ECOS gratefully acknowledges financial support from the Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund for our work to prevent and reduce plastic consumption and pollution, through improved reuse and refill. Views and opinions expressed belong to the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect […]
View more[EN] Annex 3 from our report – Bulk retail and refill systems: The regulatory framework and sectoral guidance applicable in France
View moreAnnex 2 from our report: Bulk retail and refill systems: The regulatory framework and sectoral guidance applicable in France
View more[EN] Annex 2 from our report – Bulk retail and refill systems: The regulatory framework and sectoral guidance applicable in France
View moreThe paper incorporates ECOS comments sent to the European Technical Committee for Packaging CEN/TC 261 Sub-Committee for the Environment SC 4 working group on RPG Calculation, within the JRC consultation process, in June 2026.
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