EU Council outlines new industrial strategy

EU Council outlines new industrial strategy

Council sets ambitious goals for green, digital, and resilient industrial future. The EU Council, spearheaded by the Belgian presidency, has adopted conclusions on “A competitive European industry driving our green, digital and resilient future.” The...
EU draft law boosts printer reuse

EU draft law boosts printer reuse

EU drafts regulation to promote reuse and extend the lifespan of printers and cartridges, aiming to reduce electronic waste. The European Commission has unveiled draft ecodesign requirements for printers and cartridges to promote reuse and extend the lifespan of...
EU Council adopts Right-to-Repair directive

EU Council adopts Right-to-Repair directive

New EU directive empowers consumers to repair, boosting sustainability and creating quality jobs across Europe. In the last step in the legislative process, the EU Council has adopted the Right to Repair Directive (R2R). This directive promotes the repair of broken or...
Inside the SmartMate programme

Inside the SmartMate programme

Scott Odom discusses SmartMate, sustainability and the challenges in remanufactured products in the latest podcast. Scott Odom, a seasoned leader in the remanufacturing industry, now heads the SmartMate programme for Ninestar in Europe. With an illustrious 37-year...