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 […]
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 […]
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: Why is it a Game-Changer for the European Market?
Can new product sustainability rules really help us achieve the goal of a greener future? The European Commission’s answer would be, yes. Although a truly sustainable society may seem like a distant dream right now, the impact of ecodesign measures already implemented demonstrate their potential as a real pathway forward: in 2021 alone, ecodesign measures […]
Circular Business Models: What are They and why are They Important?
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About the EU’s Upcoming Sustainable Product Initiative
The Sustainable Product Initiative is coming – and it’s set to change everything for companies placing products on the EU market. The initiative will transform every aspect of designing, producing, and selling products and aims to make sure that sustainable products become the norm on the EU market. This will also allow the EU to […]