Europe
EU to implement new ecodesign rules to drive sustainable B2B products
June 22, 2023
New rules to make products last longer and be easier to repair, upgrade, recycle and a ban on the destruction of unsold textiles and electronic appliances and will prioritise ecodesign requirements for e.g. steel, textiles, furniture, tyres, chemicals.
EU struggles with circular material use: IT products hold the key to sustainability
June 21, 2023
The European Union (EU) faces challenges in achieving its circular economy goals, with circular material use declining in recent years. A significant contributor to this issue is the linear use of IT products, which generates substantial waste.