Part 1 of EU Circular Economy Package to make sustainable products the norm

On 30 March 2022, the European Commission published a package of proposals to make sustainable products the norm in the EU. The aim is to make most physical goods in the EU more environmentally friendly, circular and energy efficient throughout their full lifecycle. This will mean making products more durable, reliable, reusable, upgradable, repairable, easier to maintain, refurbish and recycle, as well as being more energy efficient.

The Circular Economy Package focuses on the ecodesign of sustainable products, sustainable textiles, sustainable construction products and new rules to enable consumers to make more informed choices and protect them from greenwashing. 

Read more in our blog post.