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The EU's new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is set to transform the way we operate

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The EU's new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation is now in force, transforming product design and sales. It covers a wide range of items, introduces Digital Product Passports, and bans destroying unsold goods. Are you ready?

The EU's new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) has just entered into force, and it's set to transform the way we make, sell, and buy everyday products. Are you ready for it?

If you're a manufacturer, importer, or retailer operating in the EU market, this news is crucial for you. The ESPR aims to make sustainable products the norm, covering a wide range of items from smartphones to shoes, furniture to steel.

What's new?

  1. Broader scope: The ESPR extends beyond energy-related products, targeting a much wider range of everyday items.
  2. Comprehensive requirements: Products will need to be more durable, repairable, and recyclable.
  3. Digital Product Passport: A scannable tag will provide easy access to sustainability information.
  4. Ban on destroying unsold goods: Starting with textiles and footwear, this wasteful practice will be prohibited for large companies.

Why should you care?

  • Cost savings: The previous Ecodesign Directive helped EU households save over €200 per year. The ESPR aims to build on this success.
  • Competitive advantage: Companies bringing sustainable products to market will have a level playing field and potential boost in competitiveness.
  • Job creation: The regulation is expected to enhance remanufacturing, refurbishment, and recycling activities.

What's next?

The European Commission will publish multi-annual working plans listing products and measures to be addressed. The first plan, due within nine months, will likely include high-impact products like clothes, furniture, and ICT items.

As Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, puts it: "We will now swiftly roll out Ecodesign product rules – starting with the products that have the biggest environmental impact and the biggest potential for energy savings and circularity."

Don't get left behind in this green transition. Start reviewing your product designs and manufacturing processes now. Need help navigating these changes? Reach out to us at Alura Group – we're here to guide you through this exciting new era of sustainable product design.

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_3972