Watch our workshop on the standardisation of repairability, hosted by ECOS and ANEC for their members and other stakeholders involved in ecodesign and energy labelling. This event was part of the reaLIFEstandards project.
Together with the Right to Repair Europe coalition, ECOS organised a webinar to discuss how the EU can lower the cost of spare parts for electronics. Missed the event? You can now watch the recording!
Join our webinar on how the EU can lower the cost of spare parts for electronics, hosted by ECOS with the Right to Repair Europe coalition.
ECOS is looking for ecodesign experts in the field of electronics and ICT 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. Apply now!
Many of the devices we use—from electric toothbrushes and shavers to laptops, mobile phones, and tablets—have built-in batteries that must be fed electricity by an external source. Known as ‘External Power Supplies’, these products are covered by ecodesign regulations that are about to be updated. The European Commission has just published a draft revision of this legislation. What does the draft get right, and what must still be improved?
The number of electronic devices on the EU market nearly doubled, soaring by over 98% between 2013 and 2022, new Eurostat data reveals. This sharp increase is driving an e-waste crisis. In response, a broad coalition of environmental organisations is urging the EU to take bold and immediate action to mitigate the environmental damage caused by Europe’s growing dependence on electronics.
Join our webinar on the importance of repair for a sustainable future. Register now to secure your spot and gain valuable insights! This event will take place on 9 November 2023 at 10:00-11:00am (CET). It is organised by ECOS, in cooperation with Right to Repair Europe and Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH).
The number of electronics on the EU market increased by more than 85% between 2013-2021, new Eurostat data reveals [1]. This is leading to a similarly expanding rate of e-waste [2]. A bold and urgent answer is needed from the EU to mitigate environmental damage caused by Europe’s exponentially growing reliance on electronics.
The first EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling rules for mobile phones and tablets will make electronic products longer-lasting and more repairable. This landmark decision heralds a new era of sustainability for electronic products.
From the bottom of your drawers to the mountains of e-waste pilling up around the world, evidence of the ephemeral lifecycle of our ICT and electronic products is everywhere. ECOS and its partners are fighting for EU legislation and international standards to end this disaster through rules applying to the design of these products, from your smartphone to your printer. We count some successes, but there is a long way to go before the world’s e-waste is reduced.
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