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    13 September 2018

    Biodegradable plastics will not solve plastic pollution, says the European Parliament

    Biodegradable and compostable plastics do not prevent plastic pollution and should not be an excuse to keep consuming single-use plastics, the European Parliament recognised in a […]
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    19 October 2018

    Electronic waste is an environmental time bomb, NGOs warn in new video

    E-waste is estimated to reach a record high in 2018. Tech companies must be held accountable for profiteering from short product lifespans and a “throwaway” culture, […]
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    22 October 2018

    Stand up for your Right to Repair

    Tired of wasting money on products that don’t last? Help us put an end to the “throwaway” culture. Sign the petition below and share this message. […]
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    29 November 2018

    EU to deny citizens longer-lasting and repairable popular consumer products – MEDIA BRIEF

    Major industry lobby groups have pushed the European Commission to abandon plans for longer-lasting products despite increasing public support. But EU governments can still rescue the […]
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    13 December 2018

    EU governments support first set of laws for more repairable products

    EU governments have supported first-ever repairability measures for fridges despite opposition from manufacturers and hesitation from the European Commission. The same progressive approach may now also […]
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    15 January 2019

    Europe paves way for right to repair

    EU governments have taken a small step towards cutting waste and greenhouse gases from manufacturing of popular consumer goods. For the first time, manufacturers will be […]
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    23 January 2019

    Circular Electronics Day aims to extend the lifespan of electronics

    Today’s extensive consumption of electronics lead to alarming amounts of waste and the release of substances hazardous to human health and the environment. Finite natural resources […]
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    5 March 2019

    Reaction to the European Commission’s report on the Circular Economy

    We must praise the work done so far by EU officials to boost the transition towards a circular economy. But it’s too early to jump to […]
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    11 March 2019

    Newly approved energy labels can transform the way we shop

    EU consumers can expect significant energy savings and cheaper bills following today’s adoption of new EU energy label rules for TVs, fridges, washing machines and other […]
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    18 September 2019

    Revealed: The climate cost of ‘disposable smartphones’

    Extending the lifespan of smartphones and other electronics by just one year would save the EU as much carbon emissions as taking 2 million cars off […]
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    1 October 2019

    EU to pull plug on wasteful, unrepairable products

    Newly adopted EU laws will make several products easier to repair and more energy efficient, saving people money while reducing pollution, NGOs in the Coolproducts campaign […]
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    11 March 2020

    EU to take unprecedented steps against ‘throwaway economy’

    ​​The EU has unveiled its master plan to move beyond the ‘throwaway economy’ today. Despite the absence of targets to reduce the impact of our consumption, […]
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