EU Climate Policy: What Rules will be Relevant for Companies?

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As the dangers of climate change become more prominent, governments around the world begin to look for solutions and mobilise resources to protect their environment. Clearly, at the forefront of this movement, the European Union has been consistently introducing laws and regulations over the last two decades to address the climate crisis and trying to […]

EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles: Everything You Need to Know

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In the European Union alone, each person is responsible for discarding 11kg of textiles in the space of only 12 months. It’s estimated that this could add up to a whopping 5.8 million tonnes of textile waste per year in a few years. Driven by rising consumption levels, the production of textiles nearly doubled in […]

Interview with ChemSec: How Positive Industry Voices Drive Policy Change

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As public concern grows, and the EU’s Chemicals Strategy tightens legislation, it’s time for companies to take action on toxic chemical use.  Our latest interview highlights why proactive companies should work with EU policymakers and civil society to create a culture of safe, sustainable chemicals and drive circular business models.  We spoke with Theresa Kjell […]

The EU’s Sustainable Chemicals Strategy: A Primer for Textile Companies

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The EU has some of the strictest regulations in the world governing industry use of chemicals. But it’s still not enough to ensure that the chemicals used in manufacturing, packaging, and commercialising products are safe and sustainable. To fulfil the ambition of the European Green Deal, and meet climate goals like zero pollution by 2050, […]

Circular Business Models: What are They and why are They Important?

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A circular economy is key to the EU achieving its goals of climate neutrality by 2050 —and businesses will play a crucial role.  Transitioning to circular business models can help companies to meet business goals as well as environmental targets. Circular business models allow companies to decouple revenue from resource use. Circular products and services […]