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🎉 Great news! The Ecodesign directive has officially been adopted by the .Council of the European Union! This includes: ♻ durability, reusability, upgradability and reparability requirements 🌍 regulations on substances that inhibit circularity 💡 Digital Product Passports (DPPs) to help consumers and businesses easily access data on a products' sustainability (e.g., availability of spare parts, recycled content) To move from a take-make-waste linear economy to one that is circular by design, we need to design products sustainably from the start, instead of managing the environmental impacts retroactively at end-of-life. This can reduce waste and carbon emissions, increase resource efficiency and keep products in use for longer! #ecodesign #circulareconomy #climatechange #sustainability #environmentalimpact .Ellen MacArthur Foundation | .EURATEX - European Apparel and Textile Confederation | .Zero Waste Europe

🌿 ECODESIGN for sustainable products EU regulation: LET'S FIND OUT WHAT'S NEW. The European Council and Parliament recently provisionally agreed on a game-changing ecodesign regulation, a leap towards sustainable fashion. 🔄 This regulation aims to reduce the environmental impact of products right from their design by: - Enhancing Durability, Repairability, and Recyclability - Reducing Harmful Substances - Promoting Energy and Resource Efficiency - Increasing Recycled Content - Introducing the "Digital Product Passport" for Detailed Information It is a move that not only helps preserve our environment but also stimulates innovation and competitiveness in European industry. The Parliament and Council are yet to formally adopt the regulation, effective 20 days after publication. 🌟 I see this regulation as a catalyst for wider change. 🌱 It is an example of how policies can drive positive change and how we can be part of this transformation as professionals. 📢 Interested in the press release explaining this decision? Comment with "eu ecodesign" and I will send you the link by message. #ecodesign #sustainablefashion

An earth-changing deal for sustainable products... 🌎 Lawmakers in the European Parliament and Council have announced that they have reached a provisional agreement on proposed regulations for a new “Ecodesign” framework. It will establish sustainability requirements for nearly all products across the EU, and to improve information to consumers about products’ environmental sustainability. The agreement follows an initial proposal by the European Commission in March 2022 to set rules to improve the sustainability profile of a wide category of products. This included making them more environmentally friendly, circular, and energy-efficient through their lifecycle, by replacing the existing 2009 Ecodesign directive, which was limited to energy-related products. Parliament and Council negotiators agreed that the Commission should prioritise product groups including iron, steel, aluminum, textiles, furniture, tires, detergents, paints, lubricants and chemicals. The regulation will also see the establishment of a new “Digital Product Passport,” aimed at helping consumers and businesses to make informed choices when purchasing products. It will call on the Commission to manage a public web portal enabling consumers to search and compare information included in product passports. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePiYmfzZ #sustainability #productdesign #eco

[good News 🇪🇺] Big milestone for #circularity in the #EU! This week, a provisional agreement has been reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the #Ecodesign for #Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).   At eolos, we have been monitoring this proposal from the very beginning as we believe that it isn't just about setting rules—it's about transforming the way we produce and consume.   By setting #Ecodesign Requirements for a bunch of important products that are not just focusing on energy efficiency but also pushing for products that are #durable, #recyclable, and use recycled materials, are totally aligned with the #GreenDeal's vision for a circular economy.   In addition, the #DigitalProductPassport will help consumers and businesses make more sustainable product choices. This transparency will guide industries towards more circularity. A topic on which we are already working on for several EEE producers in the EU.   Wants to learn more about ESPR, the Ecodesign Requirements and the DPP? Contact us!   #ESPR

The Sustainability 101, issue two: A UK Manufacturers’ Guide to Green Claims is here! The second issue of Sustainability 101 is focused on green claims and provides insights for UK fashion and textile manufacturers on making accurate and reliable statements about their sustainability practices. Green claims are statements that highlight sustainable aspects in products, services, or businesses. These claims are crucial for establishing transparency, fostering trust with customers, and enhancing brand reputation. Given the rising customer demand for sustainability and the need to comply with EU requirements and legislation in various export destinations, understanding and reporting on green claims has become more important than ever. Key Guide Highlights: → Guidance on making and evidencing green claims. → Communicating and wording green claims in labels, packaging, and marketing materials. → Green claims requirements (legal and voluntary) existing in different parts of the world. → A checklist outlining crucial steps for businesses, whether they are just starting their green claims journey or already well underway. - Read more by visiting - https://lnkd.in/ek_kDUpM The Sustainability 101 series is a UKFT members asset - if you would like to know about membership, visit - https://lnkd.in/gJ-BzGfP - #fashion #textiles #manufacturing #sustainability #innovation Laura Tobin Elizabeth Dakin Sadikchya Singh

🙌 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! The Council has just given the final thumbs up to the new ecodesign regulation. This regulation, the ESPR, is set to reshape the way products are designed and sold in the EU, extending sustainability requirements beyond just energy products to virtually all goods. From product durability and reusability to carbon footprints and the presence of harmful substances, the regulation covers it all. How does it affect businesses and consumers? 🔍 Digital Product Passports are now a must! Starting from 2027, the first product groups will need a digital passport detailing its sustainability credentials. This will make it easier for consumers to make informed choices and for businesses to innovate towards more circular products and services. 🛠️ Industry Incentives: With new rules on product durability, upgradability, and reparability, manufacturers are encouraged to think in terms of circularity from the get-go. This means better products for everyone, with a lower impact on the environment. 🛒 Green Public Procurement: Public sectors will now prioritise green products, pushing the market towards more sustainable solutions. 👟 No More Waste: The regulation bans the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear, a massive step towards reducing waste and promoting recycling and remanufacturing. At Cirmar, we're ahead of the curve, with our Digital Product Passport - C_passport® - already being used across sectors. Whether you’re getting ready for 2027 or aiming to lead in sustainability, we've got you covered! #espr #dpp #digitalproductpassport #eugreendeal #sustainability https://lnkd.in/exMeszmQ

𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐄𝐔 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💡 After years of discussion, the European Parliament agreed to the Ecodesign of Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). 🌿𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒔𝒆, 𝒖𝒑𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆, 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒚𝒄𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓. 🌏𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔, 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒎 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. Whilst ESPR is due to enter force by July 2024, it's become more critical for brands to adopt a new framework with their businesses and for consumers to understand how their purchasing decisions influence the market and environmental impacts. Learn more about ESPR here https://lnkd.in/ewgC9MU8 #EcodesignofSustainableProductsRegulation #ESPR #AlchemieTechnology

At Fabricure, we are thrilled to see the EU Council's adoption of the Ecodesign Regulation this week 🌍 This forward-thinking regulation is a significant step towards a circular future. Here are the key highlights that resonate with us: 💪 Durability and Reusability: Products must now be designed for long life and easy repair, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. 🙅♀️ Substance Regulations: Stricter rules on substances that inhibit recyclability ensure safer, more sustainable products. ✂ Ban on Destruction: The destruction of unsold textiles and footwear will now be prohibited. 🛂 Digital Product Passport: Transparency on a product's environmental footprint will empower consumers to make informed, sustainable choices. This regulation is a monumental leap towards decoupling economic growth from resource use, crucial for not only achieving climate neutrality by 2050, but also for reducing the industry's environmental impact and supporting the transition to a more circular economy 🌱 Learn more about the Ecodesign Regulation here: https://lnkd.in/eUfy5CsG #ecodesign #circularfashion

🌍 A New Era for Circular Economy: Welcoming the EU’s Ecodesign Directive 🌿 The recent green light by the European Parliament for the Regulation on Ecodesign of Sustainable Products marks a significant milestone for sustainable development in Europe. At Qwarzo, we are thrilled as this aligns perfectly with our mission of driving circularity through groundbreaking technology. 🔍 What’s Changing? The regulation aims to enhance product durability, reusability, and recyclability, reducing resource consumption across their lifecycle. Specific standards will initially target high-impact sectors such as textiles, electronics, and furniture, with a broader scope to encompass all industries progressively. 🔄 Qwarzo’s Commitment to Circular Innovation: As a scientifically creative enterprise, Qwarzo embraces this legislative development. Our mineral-based coating technology transforms paper products into sustainable masterpieces that are not only durable and versatile but also fully recyclable with a plastic-free barrier. This innovation not only supports the EU's circular vision but also paves the way for industries to adopt more sustainable practices seamlessly. 📱 Introducing Digital Product Passports: The regulation introduces digital passports for certain products, enhancing repairability, recyclability, and traceability. This initiative resonates with our own transparency efforts, where that will provide information on performance, traceability, technical documentation, harmful chemicals etc. This should facilitate the traceability of the most hazardous substances along the supply chain. 🌱 Why This Matters: With the Ecodesign regulation, Europe is setting a global benchmark in sustainability that encourages companies to rethink design and production for a greener future. At Qwarzo, we’re not just participants but active contributors to this new sustainable era, offering compliant, innovative solutions that meet and exceed the upcoming standards. Join us in celebrating this visionary move towards a more sustainable and circular economy. Together, we can redefine industry standards and create a better planet for future generations. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #EcoDesign #Innovation #Qwarzo

A ban on the destruction of unsold textiles in 2026, the introduction of new digital product passports, and an emphasis on sustainable by design: just some of the main provisions included in the new EU Ecodesign Regulation, which should enter into force in the next few months. Sascha Arnold Marlen Vesper-Gräske Felicitas Weber and I have analysed what the new law means for companies selling products including furniture, steel and chemicals on the EU market for the Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer sustainability blog #eugreendeal #circulareconomy