Tag: sustainability
Ecodesign: A more sustainable EU single market is coming
Ecodesign, an EU success story, is expanding. More products than ever will soon be designed from the outset with sustainability in mind - a development that will be good for the environment and consumers. But how? And when? The Ecodesigned4LIFE...
Here’s how your next smartphone will be longer-lasting and easier to repair
Consumers will soon be able to benefit from longer-lasting and easier-to-repair smartphones thanks to new EU rules, explains BEUC's Ecodesign Project Coordinator Silvia Barlassina.
Stamped, sealed, delivered: Can customs bring sustainability home?
During my yearly winter rewatch of Sex and the City, I never imagined customs and sustainability would inspire my very own Brussels-trade-bubble Carrie Bradshaw column. But here we are—customs, consumers, and sustainability. I couldn’t help but wonder…
The Truth Behind “100% Recycled” Plastic Bottles: Exposing Greenwashing
In today's age of expanded environmental consciousness, phrases like "100% recycled" or "100% recyclable" plastered across plastic bottle packaging might seem like a beacon of sustainability. However, the truth is far from that and it’s time for authorities to crack...
Consumers need more access to clean heating solutions
Appliances like the gas boiler may keep many of us warm in the depths of winter, but they are also heating up the planet. Eoin Kelly and Sebastien Pant write that the status quo is untenable and politician need to...
Train of thought: what the EU needs for a reliable rail system
What makes a good EU-wide railway system for consumers? Our mobility expert Robin Loos hopped on the first Brussels-Prague night train and shares a little bit of his experience aboard and a lot of BEUC’s solutions to make rail work...
Can you spot greenwashing? Consumer experiences in the EU and the US
Consumers need trustworthy environmental information to shift to a more sustainable lifestyle, but misleading claims are all around. A recent survey by BEUC dived into consumers' perceptions of this greenwashing.
Green Santa is coming to town – a year clamping down on greenwashing
BEUC has been involved in fighting greenwashing for many years and 2023 was the year where we stepped up our game. We expanded our effort cross-teams, looking at different areas of consumers’ lives and how we can make them free...
Sandra Lima, BEUC Consumer Rights Team, BEUC Consumer Redress and Enforcement Team, BEUC Sustainability Team and BEUC Food Team /
December 20, 2023
Safe and eco-friendly period: menstrual cups to the rescue
This month, the EU Ecolabel – Europe’s trustworthy green label – introduces stronger requirements for hygiene products, writes Miriam Thiemann. We’re having a closer look at the newcomer - menstrual cups – and answer some common questions.
Only regulation with teeth can stop the greenwashing of financial products
Lost in a sea of sustainability claims, Julian Müller explains that only regulation with teeth can stop the greenwashing of financial products in this blog.