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The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) also aims to reduce the overall environmental and climate impacts of products on the EU market.
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'The Road to Green' is back with a new video explaining how the ESPR will impact product design in the EU.
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Most plastic in our oceans comes from rivers, so tackling that pollution at its source is essential. Find out how people are helping to do so.
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Discover the ALIANAz success story and read about their commitments to sustainable beauty.
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In this season's final episode of 'The Road to Green', Euronews looks at how the EU & companies are tackling misleading green claims.
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The EU Ecolabel is preparing for a major boost thanks to the new and upcoming legislation. Discover how our labelling scheme supports the EU's green transition.
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Both parties discussed their respective policies, as well as bilateral cooperation and multilateral negotiations.
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Trustworthy, inspiring, sustainable, creating change: these are the words the audience associated with the EU Ecolabel in the latest webinar, ‘Bring tourist accommodation into the green spotlight with the EU Ecolabel’.
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Join the webinar ‘Bring tourist accommodation into the green spotlight with the EU Ecolabel’ webinar on 11 June 2024 to learn all you need to know about the EU Ecolabel, how it works, its future perspectives and discover the opportunities it offers to tourist accommodations.
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New rules to ensure the EU takes greater responsibility for its waste entered into force on Monday 20 May.