Sarah Cotgreave FCIPS’ Post

The EU Parliament has voted in favor of a regulation according to which unsold clothing can no longer be destroyed and unsold electrical goods should no longer be destroyed. The Ecodesign Regulation in the EU was confirmed yesterday. These are great news, specially for those countries the EU and USA companies use as trash can. The new legal framework stipulates that products should last longer, be easier to reuse, repair and recycle and use fewer resources such as energy and water. Link to the legal framework: https://lnkd.in/dCzwHxhr #circulareconomy #ESG #negativeimpacts #responsability

The new EU Regulation on #ecodesign, effective from July 18, introduces requirements for ecodesign and #DigitalProductPassport, focusing on key product groups starting in 2025. As a professional in #circulareconomy policy, I find this both exciting and slightly unbelievable—monitoring its implementation will be crucial. Key takeaways: • Principles for product lifecycle improvement: durability, reliability, reusability, upgradability, repairability, efficiency in water and energy use, recyclability, and recycled content. • Digital Product Passport: Products must have a DPP with a unique identifier to be placed on the EU market. A registry will ensure public access to all product identifiers. • Prioritized product groups: iron and steel, aluminium, textiles, furniture, tyres, detergents, paint, lubricants, chemicals, energy-related products, and ICT. • Green public procurement shall be provided with minimum ecodesign requirements and weighting of 15-30% in awarding processes. You can check the regulation here:

Hooray for circularity!! 📈 Yesterday, the EU Parliament confirmed a significant update: unsold clothing and electronics can no longer be destroyed, aligning with the Ecodesign Regulation's principles. ---> yay to resource recirculation! 📅MPs in Strasbourg voted to ban the destruction of unsold goods, emphasizing the importance of reuse, repair, and recycling. ✅ The ESPR builds on the success of the existing Ecodesign Directive, extending its scope beyond energy-related products to cover almost all physical goods. ✅This regulation aims to enhance the circularity, energy performance, and overall environmental sustainability of products in the market. ✅ It sets requirements for product durability, reusability, energy efficiency, recycled content, and more, paving the way for a greener future. ✅ The introduction of the Digital Product Passport will provide easy access to vital environmental information, empowering consumers and businesses to make informed choices. By 2030, the ESPR could lead to massive primary energy savings, equivalent to nearly EU's annual import of Russian gas. Here is the link to the regulation if you want to dive deeper: https://lnkd.in/dbfWgW5y #Sustainability #Ecodesign #CircularEconomy 🌿

Tough new packaging regulations are on the horizon for Australian businesses. And insiders are claiming that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will be the central framework for these impending regulations, which Tanya Plibersek announced last year. EPR is a policy approach in which producers are held accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially at the end-of-life. This means producers are responsible for collecting, recycling, or disposing of products after consumer use. With EPR legislation, the aim is to incentivise producers to design products that are easier to recycle, reuse, or repair, thereby reducing waste and promoting a shift towards a circular economy. Australian businesses will have to become a fast study on the concept and its implications, so we've pulled together an EPR 101 for our latest blog post around what this means for Australian businesses, how they can navigate new regulations and leverage strategic opportunities. Learn more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gQerXYSY #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #CircularEconomy #SustainablePackaging

EU regulation changes are aiming to a market full of more sustainable products. 📝 On the 18th of July, steps were taken for the introduction of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This is an expansion on the Ecodesign Directive by broadening its reach to a wider range of products, while also enforcing stricter ecodesign standards in manufacturing. 2️⃣ Things to take note of: 1. The ESPR is specific and requirements will vary depending on the product category. 2. Businesses selling products in the EU will need to comply with the ESPR to avoid penalties. #sustainability #espr #ecodesign #europeanunion #circulareconomy #greenproducts #futureofbusiness source: 👇 linked in the comments

Latest from the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (#ESPR). 📰🔋 The Council of the European Union has given its final approval to the ESPR, marking a major milestone in our journey towards #sustainability. It requires almost all products sold in Europe to have a #DigitalProductPassport (DPP). This passport will help make the supply chains for raw materials more transparent. More about it here: https://lnkd.in/gVkyJpJx Keen to learn more? Consult with us: https://lnkd.in/ezFUDzfZ #Spherity #DigitalIdentitiy #EuropeanCommission #DPP #Technology #Innovation #DecentralizedIdentity #SupplyChain

🔋 New European regulations on batteries: a step towards a circular economy 🔄   Directive 2008/98/EC, known as the Waste Framework Directive, aimed to minimize the negative impacts of waste production and management on human health and the environment. 🌍   Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, adopted on July 12, 2023, brought several major changes compared to the previous directive, including:   1️⃣ Expanded scope: The regulation applies to all categories of batteries, regardless of their characteristics. 🔋   2️⃣ Circular economy: The regulation aims to establish a specific circular economy for batteries, in order to reduce environmental and social impacts throughout the battery life cycle. 🔄   3️⃣ Sustainability requirements: The regulation establishes mandatory requirements for sustainability, safety, and labeling for the marketing and commissioning of batteries. 🌱   4️⃣ End-of-life management: The regulation introduces requirements for end-of-life management of batteries. ♻️   5️⃣ Direct application: Unlike European directives which require a transposition law to be applicable at the national level, regulations are directly applicable. ⚖️   These changes aim to promote a circular economy by regulating batteries throughout their life cycle. 🔄   In addition, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 introduced specific requirements for CE marking of batteries. CE marking is now required for the marketing or commissioning of batteries within the European Union. This ensures that batteries comply with the new requirements for sustainability, safety, labeling, and information. ✔️ The assessment of conformity and CE marking of batteries is generally carried out by notified bodies. As a manufacturer, you have the responsibility to declare that the product complies with all applicable requirements at the EU level. 🏭   These new regulations strengthen the internal market by ensuring fair competition conditions thanks to a common set of rules, promote the circular economy, and reduce environmental and social impacts throughout the life cycle of batteries. 🌍🔄   #batteries #circulareconomy #sustainability #DNV

The Council of the European Union has adopted the #ecodesign regulation, which sets requirements for #sustainableproducts. ⭐ The regulation replaces the existing ecodesign directive and enlarges its scope, beyond energy products, to all kind of goods placed in the #EUmarket. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure ✅ Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/exMeszmQ

🏛️🌟 Compliance 1️⃣ X Waste O! ⚖ ✨ As a passionate advocate of #Retail and #WasteReduction, I am thrilled to share this news from the EU, hoping it becomes a worldwide rule ASAP! The proposed new regulation, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (#ESPR), is a crucial step towards #EnvironmentalSustainability and #ProductCircularity. 🆘 Let's consider these questions before taking the next step in our purchases: 🛍️ Do I really need that garment? 🌱 How many natural resources were consumed to produce it? 🌍 Was the entire production and distribution chain of that garment done with the care that the planet, people, and society deserve (#ESG)? 💡 Why wait for a law to do the bare minimum correct action? Key points: 🌟 #MoreSustainable & #CircularProducts: It aims to improve the circularity, #EnergyPerformance, and other aspects of environmental sustainability of products in the EU. This not only benefits consumers and the environment but also has a significant economic impact! #EconomicAndEcologic 💰 🌳 📜 Solid legal framework: ESPR establishes a framework to set ecodesign requirements for specific product groups, improving their circularity, energy performance, and other aspects of environmental sustainability. 🔧 More durable and repairable products: ESPR will allow setting requirements for durability, reusability, upgradeability, and reparability of products, as well as the presence of substances that inhibit circularity. 🔖 #NewDigitalPassport: The introduction of the product digital passport will provide #Information on the environmental sustainability of products, facilitating informed purchasing decisions, repairs, #auditing, and #recycling. 🌎 International perspective: ESPR will apply to all products in the EU market, complying with international trade rules and working in partnership with producing countries to improve the sustainability of their products. ✅ ESPR demonstrates how #Compliance can effectively #CombatWaste and promote more #ResponsiblePractices. ✅ We all play a crucial role! As individuals, experts, and business leaders, let's embrace these practices not just for legal compliance, but as our duty to the planet and future generations. #TogetherWeCanDoIt! 💪 #Compliance #Waste #Shrinkage #Sustainability #ESG #HumanRights #CircularEconomy 🌍♻️ 👉 full material

The European Union is taking steps to make products more sustainable. Two new laws, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the EU’s Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, will introduce track-and-trace systems for products across the EU, especially for batteries. These systems will track products from raw materials to end-of-life, providing information on their #sustainability. Consumers are enabled to make more informed decisions, support the advancement of a #circulareconomy, and it is easier to #recycle products. Learn more about these new laws and how they could impact your business in our article: https://lnkd.in/gRimmPXn