A number of important EU policies will be taking shape this year – ecodesign, the Clean Industrial Deal, circular vehicle design - to name but a few. ECOS will be closely following these files and participating in the development of related standards, secondary legislation, and design requirements.
Looking forward to next month, the ECOS Africa office will be hosting a webinar with our Cameroonian member to exchange best practices from Europe and Africa for tackling greenwashing.
In this month’s newsletter, we also have updates from our members and partners and some open calls for experts – don’t miss the application deadlines!
Highlights from ECOS
Building the future: 2019-2024 EU policies affecting the built environment
Addressing the building sector’s enormous environmental impacts is crucial to achieving the EU's energy, climate, and material efficiency goals. Our latest briefing looks at different EU policy measures and the lessons we can learn from implementing them that will inform future actions to keep the EU aligned with environmental commitments and within planetary boundaries.
ECOS joins first meeting of the EU Ecodesign Forum
As a newly appointed member of the EU Ecodesign Forum, ECOS participated in the Forum’s first meeting this month. Learn more in our feedback on discussions around the first working plan and the ban on destroying unsold consumer products.
Circular vehicles: The case for ambitious targets on repair and recycled content
Vehicles were once a model for repairability - but overly restrictive vehicle design requirements now prevent more sustainable options and restrict access to low-cost spare parts. Can new EU regulation help the sector make a U-turn?
EU Clean Industrial Deal: An opportunity without guarantees
The Clean Industrial Deal could help decarbonise Europe’s industry, but there are still too many unknowns. For the EU to stay competitive and be a clean industrial leader, the wellbeing of people and planet must be integral or this strategy will not deliver what has been promised.
ECOS online
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ECOS events
🤝 Tackling greenwashing:
Best practices and opportunities from Africa and Europe
We are co-organising a webinar on 13 March with our member from Cameroon – ACDESPE – to exchange best practice for tackling greenwashing. Speakers include the Cameroonian Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection, and Sustainability (MINEPDED), the Cameroonian National Standardisation Body (ANOR), and civil society representatives.
This webinar will feature live translation FR <>EN
Save the date: ECOS Network Days - 4 & 5 June 2025
We invite ECOS members and experts to join us in Brussels and online for the 2025 edition of the ECOS Network Days. Discuss the future of the network, build new connections, and delve deeper into the latest developments on standards in environmental protection. A unique chance to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights.
We have a number of open calls for experts across a range of topics. Our experts provide technical and scientific input and represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions.
Canopea and Bond Beter Leefmilieu - are petitioning the recently formed governments in Belgium to act urgently on PFAS. Sign the petition in French or Dutch.
Reduce mineral demand with fewer SUVs and more car sharing
A new study from our Dutch member Natuur en Milieu shows that with fewer SUVs and more car-sharing - the demand for critical raw materials [NL] could be decreased by 30%.
Making batteries removable and replaceable: New EU guidelines
Progress has been made, but a huge opportunity was missed for smartphone and tablet batteries! Right to Repair Europe takes a look at new EU guidelines for removability and replaceability requirements.
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