by stefanie | Aug 3, 2023 | World Focus
Coalition urges EU to extend ecodesign rules to ICT and small electronics, promoting sustainability and cost savings. In a joint effort to combat the growing problem of electronic waste and promote sustainability, a coalition of 33 signatories, including the European...
by stefanie | Jun 30, 2022 | World Focus
On March 30, the European Commission presented its “Circular Economy Package”, which includes a revision of the eco-design framework to promote the marketing of sustainable products. The HOP association (Halte à l’Obsolescence Programmée) said while it welcomes this...
by stefanie | May 5, 2022 | Around the Industry
In March, the European Commission rejected the proposed Voluntary Agreement and will instead bring forward regulations so that reuse is properly regularised. The working plan by the European Commission confirmed the Commissions assessment that the revised...
by stefanie | Apr 4, 2022 | World Focus
Having turned down the Voluntary Agreements proposal for imaging equipment, the European Commission has proposed new rules and guidelines which will go to greater lengths in order to achieve the objectives outlined by the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), which the...
by stefanie | Mar 24, 2021 | Products and Technology
Thales and Veolia have joined forces to create the first eco-designed SIM card made from recycled plastic. According to Veolia the use of recycled materials in a special industrial production process will eliminate the need for close to 5,000 metric tonnes of virgin...
