We have a number of open calls for experts across various topics. Our experts provide us with technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions. ECOS experts can participate in technical meetings for standardising bodies, such as CEN/CENELEC or ISO or prepare technical input for ECOS position papers and our responses to consultations.
ECOS is seeking experts on chemicals in textiles 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.
ECOS is looking for experts in the field of chemicals in construction products 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.
A better Detergents Regulation is possible, with the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee voting today for a stronger revised law than the European Commission had proposed back in April 2023. However, more efforts are needed to limit the use of chemicals that are harmful to health.
In a joint letter to the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, we call for the European Commission to uphold its commitment to protect consumers and the environment and minimise substances of concern in products in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.
ECOS, together with 9 other organisations, sent a joint letter urging the rapporteurs and Members of the European Parliament to maintain promises from the European Green Deal and the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability, by allowing transparency and control of substances of concern in everyday products through ESPR.
The European Commission has put forward a much needed proposal that tightens the action on fluorinated refrigerants. But simply replacing fluorochemicals with other fluorochemicals will direct Europe into another age of unsustainable refrigeration technology.
ECOS participated in the S&D ENVI Seminar title "Sustainable textiles: Making fast fashion out of fashion", where we illustrated how to move to sustainable production and the use of textiles. To ensure circularity in the sector, ECOS and 6 other organisations propose a list of 12 actions that the European Parliament should consider for the Textiles Strategy to succeed.
ECOS co-signs a pledge on chemical recycling with Zero Waste Europe and Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), calling for circular economy principles for plastic. We encourage civil society and recycling industry organisations to endorse these principles.
Chemicals have a great impact on global value chains and the environment and should be taken into serious consideration when it comes to sustainability. In a new paper, ECOS calls for mandatory requirements for traceability and safe use of chemicals at all stages of the product lifecycle.
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