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 […]
EU Due Diligence Legislation Proposal: A Deep Dive
Note: read the latest article on the EU’s Due Diligence Legislation vote. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest updates coming from Brussels, you probably already know that the EU’s commitment to a more sustainable future is starting to bring about significant changes for European businesses. However, according to the new EU Due […]
EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles: Everything You Need to Know
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 […]
New Talent at Ohana: Meet Jędrzej and Luca
Ohana is growing and thrilled to announce two brilliant additions to our team of experts! After the talented Rannveig van Iterson joined Ohana in January last year, it’s time to introduce our new public affairs consultants, Jędrzej Nadolny and Luca Boniolo. Both Jędrzej and Luca joined us in March, and have each brought a strong […]
The EU’s new Waste Shipment Rules: Proposed Regulations will Incentivise the EU’s Recycling Industry
Rapidly expanding consumer markets and economic growth have led to a huge increase in waste generation in recent decades. In 2020 alone, the EU exported almost 33 million tonnes of waste to non-EU countries. To minimize environmental and human harm, the EU must manage waste responsibly and avoid exporting the problem to other countries. But […]
Interview with the Sustainable Fashion Academy: Cleaning up the Apparel Industry Through Climate Policy and Incentives
The textiles industry currently produces up to 3.29 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions yearly – 2-8% of emissions worldwide. To curb climate change and meet ambitious EU targets to cut greenhouse gases by 50% throughout their value chain, companies need to act now. But many organizations don’t know where to start. That’s where initiatives like […]
A Recap of EU Sustainability News in 2021: What’s Happened and What’s Next
2021 has been a big year for sustainability in public affairs. With the rescheduled COP26 summit closing out the year, environmental sustainability is top of mind in the public sphere. It’s also never been higher on the EU’s agenda. This year, we’ve seen the EU Commission propose several new policies designed to fulfil the European […]
Interview with ChemSec: How Positive Industry Voices Drive Policy Change
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 […]
Widening the Conversation on Microfibres: An Interview with Industry Organisations EOG and FESI
Over the last few years, discussions around microplastics – tiny particles released when we wash synthetic clothing – have become increasingly urgent. But fibre shedding in textiles is a complex problem – and it’s much bigger than microplastics. Our latest interview highlights the need to take a step back and understand what the risks are and […]
An Interview With the Policy Hub: Why Education and Advocacy Should Drive EU Engagement
Ohana’s new series of interviews with companies, industry associations, and policymakers is a must for organizations who want to learn how to engage effectively with the EU policy landscape. Earlier this summer, we kicked off the series by speaking with eco-friendly textiles company Sympatex, who told us how small players can get their voice heard […]