In this webinar, we discuss ecodesign regulation (ESPR), reporting directive (CRSD), digital product passport (DPP), and greenwashing.

Webinar in English with subtitles.

In this webinar we discuss, the producer responsibility (EPR), the packaging & waste law (PPWR), and the deforestation law (EUDR).

Webinar in English with subtitles.

EPR is not a law. Instead, it is a principle that guides many (new) laws linked to improving reuse, repair and recycle solutions. For example, EPR first appeared in regulation for electronics (WEEE Directive) and batteries.

Under the deforestation law, deforestation is specifically defined as a change in land use. Any land that used to be classified as forest, and has been cleared from that forest after 31 December 2020, is marked as deforested land. No matter if the forest is cleared by human activity or natural events

Packaging (waste) is a growing problem, and its consumption is increasing faster than our economies and population (the average EU inhabitant’s consumption grew from 157.2kg in 2011 to 186.5kg in 2022). The packaging consumes many resources, has several inefficiencies in its use and is often difficult to recycle.

With the European Union's goal set on Net Zero 2050, companies will need to start reporting on (timing depending on size of company) their full environmental and social impact next to their financial results.

As an incredibly important piece of the EU's sustainability puzzle, the Ecodesign law is part of a larger set of measures. It directly supports the ambitions of the Circular Economy Action Plan that was laid out by the EU in 2020.

In 2024, the EU introduced  a new regulation requiring  all products sold in the EU to carry a Digital Product Passport (DPP). Together with other product related improvements, it represents a key part of the Ecodesign law (ESPR) as this passport will show exactly where products come from, how...

Effective from March 27, 2024, the greenwashing directive (also known as the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive) addresses the language used in environmental claims. It sets strict rules on what words are not allowed without clear evidence to support them.

OEKOTEX® is an independent, globally recognized certification system that ensures textiles and leather products are tested for harmful substances and are safe for human use. Products carrying an OEKOTEX® label have been checked against strict chemical limits so consumers can trust that every component (fabric, thread, buttons, prints) meets high safety standards. OEKOTEX® certificate can apply for the product, for the inks used in printing, or for both.

FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international certification for responsible forest management. Products with an FSC® label are made from wood or paper that comes from forests managed in an ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable way. 
FSC® ensures that forests are not overexploited, that biodiversity is preserved, and that the rights of local communities are respected.

Ecovadis is a global sustainability rating system that evaluates how well a company performs on ESG topics (environment, social and governance). It is widey used by companies around the world to understand and improve their sustinability practices.