From textiles to steel, Brussels reveals items to face stricter sustainability rules

From textiles to steel, Brussels reveals items to face stricter sustainability rules

Some of the most polluting products , such as chemicals plastics, and footwear were left out.

The European Commission has new environmental requirements to apply to products sold in the community space, promoting ecodesign. Textiles and metals are among the products with new sustainability rules.

First ESPR working plan kick-starts a more sustainable EU single market - RECYCLING magazine

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a major piece of legislation that will benefit consumers of almost all products put on the EU single market, by ensuring sustainable design from the outset. This includes energy-intensive products like iron and steel, making it a key part of realising the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal. After its adoption in 2024, the ESPR is now being implemented in stages. The first ESPR Working Plan conf…