The negative effects of human activity – including pollution, climate change, natural resource depletion and biodiversity loss – not only cause environmental degradation, but also have negative effects on human health. Chemicals in products are on the EU policy agenda, particularly as the EU’s Circular Economy strategy seeks to ensure easier reintroduction of secondary raw materials into the economy without spreading problematic substances . ECOS calls for more stringent application of the existing chemicals legislation, and pushes for long-awaited nanomaterial-specific legislation. Our goal is to eliminate or minimise the use of problematic substances in (consumer) products in order to protect human health and the environment. We promote the development of ambitious requirements on problematic substances in product standards, as a well as a safe and sustainable use of nanomaterials.
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Together with our members BUND, we organised a hybrid session focusing on nanomaterials! Our event brought together leading experts to discuss the role of civil society in shaping the regulatory frameworks of nano governance.
Nanomaterials are used every day for countless applications, yet their impacts on our health and the environment are not easy to understand. Despite this, their use remains underregulated in the EU. What is the problem with nanomaterials in the EU? Read more in our new briefing!
We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join our Circular Economy team and drive ECOS work towards robust policies and standards for a toxic-free environment.
ECOS provided feedback to the European Commission's public consultation on the biodegradability criteria for polymers used in several different types of fertilisers in the EU. Our response to this consultation focuses on ensuring scientific accuracy, alignment with standards, and above all, the reduction of plastics, microplastics, and polymers in the environment. It is imperative that the limits proposed in these amendments provide for the reduction of polymers in the environment.
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