ESPR Working Plan: Next Steps For The EU Ecodesign Framework
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is one of the EU’s most ambitious tools to transform the way products are made. It tackles one of the most important aspects of a product’s lifecycle: the design phase. With the first ESPR Working Plan now published, EU businesses across the board should be paying close attention. […]
EU Right to Repair Directive: What It Means for Businesses and Consumers
In a world ruled by fast consumption, the EU is pushing back with an initiative designed to reduce premature product disposals and make repairs the norm. While many remain unaware of the legal guarantees already attached to their purchases, the EU Right to Repair Directive (R2RD) is now here to raise consumer awareness about their […]
Decoding the New EU Waste Shipment Regulation
After several delays, the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) revision was finally approved, entering into force in late May. Despite the two-year window before they can start being enforced, the new rules included in this update represent a much-needed step towards more effectively addressing the local and global environmental impact of EU waste shipments. The […]