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A new working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation was adopted to help foster more sustainable products.

The funding will support projects awarded as part of the 2023 calls for proposals to help Europe become a climate-neutral continent by 2050.

The simplifications will clarify for companies, EU Member States' authorities and partner countries how to show that their products are deforestation-free.

The EU Ecolabel has reached a major milestone, with more than 102,000 goods and services now available in Europe— a 3% increase over the past year. The number of awarded licenses has grown to 3,248, up by 5% since September 2024.

This year's theme is 'Circular solutions for a competitive EU', focusing on how Europe can shift to more circular and sustainable models. 

Trust and transparency were the main keywords arising from the webinar “Caring for you, caring for the environment,” which spotlighted the benefits of the EU Ecolabel - the official EU ecolabel for product environmental excellence - in the absorbent hygiene sector.

Accelerating permitting processes is key to strengthening Europe’s industrial competitiveness during the green transition.

The ReSET project has successfully utilised Environmental Intelligence to develop innovative tools, such as WaterWorld and FreeStation, which provide valuable insights and support for policymakers and stakeholders to implement sustainable and nature-based solutions across Europe.

The upcoming plan, due for adoption by the end of 2025, aims to advance innovation and maintain the EU's leadership in the bioeconomy.