The European Union’s flagship Regulation on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products will see the EU Green Procurement Policy become mandatory.
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HP: More firmware updates
Online stores are advising customers to not upgrade the recent printer firmware updates to avoid cartridges not being recognised and to also turn off the printer auto-update feature.
Early uptake by exhibitors for Remanexpo 2023
Remanexpo continues its success story with more than six months to go to the show; the early uptake of exhibitor space has been very high. Currently, 85% of the available space is sold or under offer, which bodes well for a good show.
Dubious advertising of refurbished electronics
The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) warned three operators of online platforms selling renewed smartphones and electronic devices and criticised greenwashing statements, misleading price information and illegal advertising cookies.
EU Council signs off on new competition rules
The EU Council has approved the ‘Digital Markets Act’ that provides new rules for large online platforms to prevent abuse of their market position.
Brother’s European remanufacturing facility celebrates milestones
Brother’s recycling plant in Slovakia is celebrating 15 years since opening. It has also been awarded carbon neutral status, the second Brother recycling facility to achieve the accreditation.
