To manage global resources sustainably, we must make our appliances last longer and be more energy and material efficient. A new European standard has started this process for washing machines, introducing a new method for testing how durable they are before being sold. This is a first step towards unlocking the full load of environmental and consumer benefits.
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.
Alongside +35 other NGOs, ECOS calls for a timely and ambitious revision of ecodesign regulations for solid fuel local space heaters. That includes resuming the stalled revision process without weakening the proposed regulations, stricter emission limit values, and the inclusion of further pollutants in the revised regulations. Read the letter for full details.
Come to our online 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 is part of the reaLIFEstandards project.
Read our technical briefing on the compensation method for heat pumps, a collaboration between ECOS, reaLIFEstandards, and Coolproducts.
Up to 80% of the environmental impact of products is determined at the design phase. A key aspect to the sustainability of products is their circularity, which can keep products and their materials in flow for a longer time. A freshly new standard can accelerate this transition leading to better products both for consumers and the environment, says ANEC, the European consumer voice in standardisation.
More than nine out of ten European households have a washing machine. While their energy efficiency has improved over the years, their overall sustainability still leaves a lot to be desired. Ensuring these appliances last for a long time is crucial if we want to manage global resources sustainably. This can be achieved by testing such products properly before they enter the market. With a new test methodology for washing machines in the pipeline, this could be just around the corner. Here’s how one new standard could help to make it happen.
Standards are a hidden pillar of EU policymaking, with the power to make or break legislation. Every part of our lives is touched by them – from the walls of our homes to the appliances inside. To ensure a clean energy transition, standards must be developed transparently, inclusively, and with a strong focus on the environment and consumers. This is the goal of the reaLIFEstandards project.
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