EU targets clothes, furniture in crackdown on wasteful consumerism
New regulations aim to make products last longer and easier to repair.
New regulations aim to make products last longer and easier to repair.
Being sustainable is just one piece of the puzzle. Circular economy principles must be paired with strong waste management practices.
The European Parliament approved on Tuesday (23 April) new rules to make products sold in the EU more reusable, repairable, upgradeable, and recyclable.
The Producer Responsibility Coalition, gathering more than 40 organisations, is strongly advocating for the inclusion of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the international treaty on plastic pollution. EPR is a relevant tool, but it is nece…