🐳 We are in front of the European Parliament today to discuss how we can tackle microplastics pollution from textiles. 😱 Did you know that the plastic problem might be hiding in your wardrobe? 👕 Our new infographics break down how ecodesign measures can help. https://ow.ly/T09I50ZSclK

What will it take for the Global Plastics Treaty to effectively end plastic pollution and protect human health and the environment? Read our feedback to the Chair's latest guiding questions ahead of the next negotiations: ecostandard.org/publications...

UN Plastics Treaty: Building effective global action on plastic products, product design, and standards - ECOS

ECOS paper outlining what UN Plastics Treaty negotiators should consider when global measures, actions, or cooperation are needed on plastic products.

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📢 Join our #WorldStandardsDay webinar on how #standards can support affordable & #CleanEnergy while protecting consumers & the environment. 🌱⚡ With @anecstandards.bsky.social, @cen-cenelec.bsky.social & @ecos.ngo 🗓️ 12 Oct | 14:00–15:00 🔗 tinyurl.com/2btbx5ua

A climate neutral, resilient, and circular economy will not happen without standards - and environmental expertise is a key part of that process. How can the EU develop standards that are timely and of high quality? Read our blog for some answers: ecostandard.org/news_events/...

Developing timely standards, but not at the expense of quality - ECOS

Standards underpin public policies – and can make or break their environmental ambition. Read why speeding up the development of standards should not come at the expense of quality.

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🌍Celebrate #WorldStandardsDay with CEN, CENELEC, @ecos.ngo & @anecstandards.bsky.social! Discover how standards support affordable, clean & sustainable energy, from #ecodesign & #energylabelling to energy efficiency & energy management 📅12 Oct 14:00 CET 🎟️Register: tinyurl.com/bdedmeep #WSD2026 #SDG7

Webinar 'Powering a Sustainable Future: The Role of Standards in Clean Energy’

Join us in celebrating World Standards Day with a webinar exploring how standards support the transition towards affordable, clean and sustainable energy.

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Will try to read this article fully later but in terms of loopholes, we at @ecos.ngo tried to close loopholes in the proposal for unsold goods - and will be working further on market surveillance/enforcement aspects in upcoming EU product regulation

Die Presse@diepressecom.bsky.social · 4w ago

Die neue Ökodesign-Verordnung schreibt großen Textilunternehmen vor, unverkaufte, neue Ware weiterzuverkaufen oder zu spenden. Aber es gibt einige Schlupflöcher.

👀 The EU’s draft Public Procurement Act is out. It shows a welcome step towards smarter spending of public money – but the journey isn’t over when it comes to prioritising construction and ensuring coherence with the EU’s wider industrial policy objectives. 🗞️ ecostandard.org/news_events/...

We need a food system that works with #nature, not against it. As part of our new #food programme, ECOS is collaborating with @susfoodtrust.bsky.social to take forward the #circular design for food framework.

⭐ ECOS is turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Let’s hear from UNCTAD's Henrique Pacini on his experience working with ECOS. 👇

Next week, @ec.europa.eu will propose an update to the decades old rulebook on how public money is spent. ❓ Why does it matter? 💰 Why is focusing on only ‘lowest price’ not the best deal? 🏗️ Which sectors are the most affected? Our press briefing with @iisd.org 👉 ecostandard.org/news_events/...

⭐ We are turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Let’s hear from Susan McGarry from ECOCEM on her experience working with ECOS. 👇

We are looking for experts in furniture who can demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the industry and its circular economy potential. Our experts provide technical input and can represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions. ecostandard.org/news_events/...

Call for experts – Furniture circularity and sustainability - ECOS

Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of the furniture industry and circular economy. Knowledge of substances of concern and standardisation is an asset.

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This summer, Europeans are paying twice for dependence on fossil fuels. #Heatwaves, #wildfires, #droughts are devastating lives and growing energy bills are squeezing families and businesses. We call on EU leaders to make this fossil fuel crisis Europe’s last. ecostandard.org/publications...

Making this fossil fuel crisis Europe’s last one - SOTEU

We urge the President of the European Commission to launch a comprehensive, science-based, and independent report to tackle the fossil fuel crisis.

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📐 Implementing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation #PPWR now depends on technical rules and harmonised European standards.

⭐ We are turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Today let’s hear from ETUC's Guido De Jongh on his experience working with ECOS. 👇 less

⭐ ECOS is turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Let’s hear from ANEC's Stephen Russell on his experience working with ECOS. 👇

⭐ We are celebrating our 25th anniversary! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Let’s hear from Agustín Reyna from BEUC on his experience working with ECOS. 👇

Call for experts – Microplastics Interested candidates should demonstrate in-depth technical and scientific knowledge on sources of microplastics and effective emission abatement strategies or pellet loss calculation methodologies. 📅 Apply by 4 September: ecostandard.org/news_events/...

There is no silver bullet for decarbonising Europe's petrochemical industry. Real progress means combining solutions and prioritising demand reduction, decarbonising energy supply, and phasing out fossil feedstocks. A transition will not happen overnight, but it must happen.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Officer to join ECOS! Your key challenge will be to translate our love of technical environmental policies and processes into clear and engaging narratives. 📅 19 August 2026: ecostandard.org/news_events/... #Vacancies #JobOpportunities #Hiring

Vacancy: Communications Officer at ECOS

Your key challenge will be to translate our love of technical environmental policies and processes into clear and engaging narratives. Apply by 19 August 2026.

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⭐ This year, ECOS is turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Today let’s hear from Jon Echanove from SBS on his experience working with ECOS. 👇

⭐ ECOS is 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Today let’s hear from AFNOR's Caroline Lhuillery on her experience working with ECOS. 👇

👀 The new #ecolabel standard is here! ISO 14024 sets the ground rules that major ecolabels follow. An ecolabel that follows this standard is one that can be trusted to provide good environmental information and guide consumer choices, contributing to more sustainable consumption.

Who will finance the chemical sector’s modernisation? Public funding will not be the whole answer. The larger investment flows will come through company budgets, banks, and capital markets. The real question is: what will that private finance build? 👀 Learn more: ecostandard.org/publications...

Who will finance the chemical sector’s modernisation?

The chemical sector's challenges all point the same way: significant investment in modernising how chemicals are sourced and produced.

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⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let’s hear from APPLiA's Director General Paolo Falcioni! 👇

💻 Join us online next week to discuss new EU #ecodesign rules for apparel! #ESPR #Sustainable #Fashion Register today👇

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👕 🌳 Eco-fashion? New EU Ecodesign rules for apparel 🤝 Join us online, 30 June, as we assess the first ESPR delegated act for apparel and discuss opportunities for how you can get involved. Register today: ecostandard.org/news_events/...

The EU urgently needs a new model of resource management. 💻 The recycling of e-waste and critical raw materials has a key role to play in building a resilient circular economy in Europe.

⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let’s hear from @ec.europa.eu's Robert Nuij! 👇

⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let’s hear from @cen-cenelec.bsky.social's Acting Director General Cinzia Missiroli! 👇

Europe leads the way on inclusive standards — and improvements are in reach. That was the core of yesterday's conversations where we looked at real life examples and put standardisation into practice. Thank you to Mattias Bergdahl, Deputy Head of Unit - Standards Policy at DG GROW for joining us!