EU Supply Chain Compliance: The Global Impact of EU Product Sustainability Legislation
The EU is rewriting the rules of global trade through its sustainability agenda. What began as a domestic effort to green Europe’s economy is now shaping how businesses worldwide will have to operate. Measures such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) will have major consequences not only for European companies but also for […]
The EU Circular Economy Act Explained: Context, Content and Next Steps
The European Union is preparing to take the next step in its circular economy journey with the launch of the Circular Economy Act (CEA). Currently under consultation, the Act will correct gaps in previous EU circularity and waste legislation, to better drive circularity across EU markets. If you are interested in understanding how the CEA […]
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): An Overview of the Final Text
Packaging has long been viewed primarily through the lenses of cost and efficiency in transportation. But times are changing. The EU is ushering in a new era with its Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), a framework aimed at reshaping how packaging is used, reused, and recycled. Adopted by the EU Parliament on April 24, […]
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: Understanding the Ecodesign Measures and Their Anticipated Impact on Fashion Brands
As Europe strides confidently towards a greener future, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) heralds a transformative era for European businesses. Expected to be formally adopted by next spring, this ground-breaking legislation not only aims to elevate product sustainability across the EU market but also sets a precedent for global environmental practices. For EU […]
ESPR & the Fashion Industry: How to Prepare for the Ban on the Destruction of Unsold Goods
On December 5th, 2023, the EU Council and the Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), initially presented by the Commission in March 2022. The final adoption is expected during spring 2024. The new ESPR establishes a transformative approach to how products are designed, produced, and disposed of […]
EU EPR: What an Analysis of EPRs in France and the Netherlands Tells Us About the Proposed EU-wide Rules
The recent publication of the amendment proposal to the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) has once again placed the subject of textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes under the spotlight in Brussels. Environmentalists and industry stakeholders across the block agree that although the proposal does offer a general idea of the EU’s vision for EPRs, […]
The Gaps In the Waste Framework Directive & the Challenges of Textile Waste: An Interview with Melanie Hackler
The EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) revision has been highly anticipated by stakeholders across the board. However, the proposal published in early July has left many with more questions than answers about the future of waste management in the EU; at least in practical terms. For the second article in our Sustainability & Waste blog […]
EU Waste Framework Directive: A Deep Dive into the 2023 Revision Proposal
Addressing the issue of waste generation and management is key to safeguarding our planet’s future and, recognising this critical need, the EU Commission developed the Waste Framework Directive (WFD), which will soon be updated. As a cornerstone of the EU’s green transition, the Waste Framework Directive is the first topic covered in our new Sustainability […]
Eunomia EPR Report Launch Event: What You Need to Know
The importance of waste management schemes, especially those focusing on highly-polluting industries such as the textile sector, cannot be overstated when it comes to advancing Europe’s green transition. As the block strives to achieve its sustainability goals, the need to address the significant environmental impacts created at the end-of-life stage of textile products support the […]
Extended Producer Responsibility: the potential and challenges to enable the circular economy in the textile industry
The European Union has been at the forefront of global environmental efforts when it comes to elaborating policies to promote more sustainable production and consumption standards. However, developing and implementing said policies is not always straightforward when twenty-seven different EU nations with unique economies and internal processes need to be encompassed. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), […]