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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 1d

Today at the #ISOannualmeeting, ISO will launch ISO 17298: Biodiversity for organisations.

📺 You can watch live here at 11:00 CEST www.linkedin.com/events/73686...

ECOS was part of the ISO technical committee developing this milestone.

#Biodiversity #Sustainability #Standards

Samy Portern, Senior Programme Manager at ECOS: "Nature sustains our economy and it is the basis of human well-being. With ISO 17298 businesses can now look at their impacts and dependencies on biodiversity through the familiar lens of ISO standards."

ECOS @ecos.ngo · 8d

How can the EU reach its energy, climate, and circularity goals while also ensuring affordable, accessible, and healthy housing?

Our latest blog looks at how the EU can make use of empty and underused buildings in the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan.

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Building a European Affordable Housing Plan with what we have

For a built environment that works for people and nature, the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan (EAHP) should take advantage of how environmental and social aspects can work together.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 8d

Over 40 concerned industry and civil society organisations have sent a letter to EU leaders, urging them to commit to chemical transparency and traceability.

Responsible companies need this commitment to continue operating competitively and sustainably in the EU.

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Tracking harmful substances is vital for a competitive and sustainable economy

A stable policy commitment to chemical transparency and traceability will help to ensure a transparent, competitive, and sustainable economy.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 16d

🗳️ Tomorrow MEPs vote on the EU Forest Monitoring Law.

🌲Healthy forests mean healthier people, economies & ecosystems – but they’re under threat.

We need EU-wide cooperation & strong monitoring to protect them #Together4Forests

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Hatchet Job on the Forest Monitoring Law – What Next?

MEPs need to show that they understand the centrality of accurate scientific information to the sustainable management of forests.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 19d

@clientearth.bsky.social has filed a lawsuit against Nestlé Poland, over the misleading claims made by its Polish bottled water brand Nałęczowianka – owned by Nestlé, the Swiss multinational. www.clientearth.org/latest/press...

Nestlé Poland sued for greenwashing | ClientEarth

ClientEarth has filed a lawsuit against Nestlé Poland, over the misleading claims made by its Polish bottled water brand Nałęczowianka – owned by Nestlé, the Swiss multinational.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 19d

✔️ Instead, we need companies to:

➡️ Make #reuse possible at scale
➡️ Focus on proper #waste disposal information
➡️ Use recycled content as product information, not #advertising

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 19d

#Recycling claims can make plastic bottles seem harmless to the #environment but only 9% of ALL #plastic ever made globally has been recycled.

♻️ Green claims such as ‘100% recyclable’ are:

✖️ Misleading consumers
✖️ Delaying us from making true progress against plastic #pollution

ClientEarth @clientearth.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 Court action🚨

We’ve filed a case against Nestlé Poland for misleading recycling claims on plastic water bottles.

Claims on bottles from one of its water brands including ‘I am recyclable’ and 'I am made from another bottle’ falsely portray plastic as circular & fully recyclable ⬇️

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 20d

We've received overwhelming demand for our webinar on #packaging #standards

We've now made more spaces available - register today!

Join experts from @ecos.ngo, @foodpackagingforum.org, The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse (PR3), and New Reuse Alliance

ecostandard.org/news_events/... #PPWR #reuse

ECOS @ecos.ngo · Sep 3

💻 Join us on 2 October to learn more about the standardisation process and hear from #experts about best practices and recent developments as we discuss solutions for #packaging minimisation, #refill, and #reuse. #PPWR

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Workshop | Packaging minimisation, refill, and reuse standards - ECOS

Join us online to discuss solutions for packaging minimisation, refill, and reuse - including standards.

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EEB Economy & Climate @eeb-economyclimate.bsky.social · 20d

E-commerce must be safe!

Together with 60+ NGOs, industry, and retail associations, we demand stronger EU rules to:

✅close dangerous loopholes in online trade
✅guarantee #ProductSafety
✅protect the environment
✅ensure fair competition

Read our full statement👉 eeb.org/library/clos... #ecommerce

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Emily B @emilycgb.bsky.social · 20d

And online shopping is often where EU shoppers inadvertently receive noncompliant products because of legal loopholes that will hopefully soon be closed - but keep in mind when buying online that the products may not be following EU rules on safety and health 🙃

The European Correspondent @eurcorrespond.bsky.social · 20d

Online shopping is booming. In 2024 alone, three out of four (75%) European internet users bought or ordered goods and services online – up from 59% a decade ago. The digital marketplace isn't just growing; it's reshaping how Europeans live and shop.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 20d

ECOS joins +60 organisations in calling for stronger, safer, and fairer EU rules on eCommerce - without loopholes for online trade via online marketplaces.

👇 Closing the loopholes: A call for stronger EU rules on eCommerce
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Closing the loopholes: A call for stronger EU rules on eCommerce - ECOS

ECOS joins +60 other organisations to call on EU policymakers to make eCommerce rules stronger, safer, and fairer - without loopholes for online trade.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 21d

New EU #ecodesign and #EnergyLabelling requirements for electronics have applied since June.

Are you a supplier of phones or tablets and want to know more?

Get up to speed at this webinar by LIFE Compliance Services 👇

📆 30/09
⏰ 13h (CEST)
www.product-compliance-services.eu/suppliers/we...

Webinar: Smartphones, slate tablets, other mobile phones and cordless phones - Compliance Services

www.product-compliance-services.eu

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 22d

Read the report 👇
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How data centre expansion risks derailing climate goals - ECOS

From innovation to overshoot: How data centre expansion risks derailing climate goals, and how to fix it. Read the report.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 22d

💡 Environmental stakeholders must be included for #standardisation to be effective.

🤝 Smooth collaboration between industry and civil society is the key to delivering #standards and EU policies that work for everyone and strengthen the #SingleMarket. Here’s how.

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Standards need to work for everyone – here’s how we do it

Bringing the environmental perspective into standards can make production more sustainable and responsive to societal needs.

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 22d

Friends, this @ecos.ngo webinar on data centre expansion wrecking climate goals looks worth your time! Starts in ~50mins from this post (1600 central europe)

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Webinar: How data centre expansion risks derailing climate goals — and how to fix it - ECOS

Join our webinar launch of a new report on the environmental impacts of data centres, and potential EU policy responses.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 22d

Read the report 👇
ecostandard.org/publications...

How data centre expansion risks derailing climate goals - ECOS

From innovation to overshoot: How data centre expansion risks derailing climate goals, and how to fix it. Read the report.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 22d

The EU has an important role to play in making data centres more sustainable in Europe.

But it needs a more coherent strategy on data centres to make the most out of its existing policies and introduce more ambitious measures where needed.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 22d

There is a better way! 🤩

Data centres are essential infrastructure, but instead of allowing computational excess, we need laws that go further than efficiency, prioritising sufficiency, circularity, and transparency.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 22d

Data centres have big environmental impacts, and with #AI driving growth, they’re rising 🤖

👀 New report from ECOS with @openfuture.bsky.social shows how to make #DataCentres more sustainable: ecostandard.org/publications...

🎧 Learn more at our webinar (it’s today!): us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 27d

👀 Webinar happening next week. #DataCentres: how their expansion risks derailing climate goals — and how to fix it.

📆 16 September 2025
⏰ 16-17h (CEST)
📍 Zoom

Join to hear about the problems, solutions, and EU policy options relating to data centres in Europe 👇
ecostandard.org/news_events/...

Webinar: How data centre expansion risks derailing climate goals — and how to fix it - ECOS

Join our webinar launch of a new report on the environmental impacts of data centres, and potential EU policy responses.

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 26d

⏳ Countdown to #WorldStandardsDay! Join CEN, CENELEC, @ecos.ngo & @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social on 9 October for a webinar on Inclusive Standardization.
✔️ Key insights
✔️ Case studies from consumer & environmental organizations
✔️ How to get involved
👉https://tinyurl.com/39f53z7r
#WSD2025 #SDG17

⏳ The countdown is on! Join us in celebrating #WorldStandardsDay with a webinar focusing on the importance of Inclusive Standardization, co-organized with our Annex III partners ECOS and ANEC.
📅 9 Octover 2025 at 13h30
🌍 This year’s theme of #WSD2025 – Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – underlines the strength of collaboration in shaping standards.
During the webinar, you’ll discover:
✔️ Key insights into inclusive standardization
✔️ How different stakeholders take part in European standardization
✔️ Real-world case studies from consumer and environmental organizations
✔️ Practical tips on how you can get involved

Register now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/esf2QXMJ

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 27d

👀 Webinar happening next week. #DataCentres: how their expansion risks derailing climate goals — and how to fix it.

📆 16 September 2025
⏰ 16-17h (CEST)
📍 Zoom

Join to hear about the problems, solutions, and EU policy options relating to data centres in Europe 👇
ecostandard.org/news_events/...

Webinar: How data centre expansion risks derailing climate goals — and how to fix it - ECOS

Join our webinar launch of a new report on the environmental impacts of data centres, and potential EU policy responses.

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Cool Heating Coalition @coolheatingco.bsky.social · 28d

Nearly 50% of Europe's energy consumption is heating & cooling, only 6% of which is provided by clean, renewable technologies. Yet the sector was absent from today's #StateOfTheUnion speech.

Have a look at our reaction with @cleanheateurope.bsky.social coolheatingcoalition.eu/2025/09/10/c...

Clean heat is the solution to Europe’s triple energy crisis, say industry and NGOs

Clean Heat Europe and Cool Heating Coalition call on the Commission to support clean heat uptake by bringing down costs for citizens and industry to deploy such solutions, while ensuring regulatory…

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Rethink Plastic alliance @rethinkplastic.bsky.social · 29d

From #PlasticsTreaty to Commission consultations - this summer was eventful for plastics policy. Our blog will catch you up 😎

1️⃣ #PlasticsTreaty talks collapsed, but all hope is not lost

2️⃣ Commission proposal promotes problematic #ChemicalRecycling

READ 👇
rethinkplasticalliance.eu/news/here-is...

Here is what you missed on plastics policy over the summer - Rethink Plastic

From Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva to a Commission consultation on Chemical Recycling - our blog has got you covered.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 29d

One week left to register for our webinar on the environmental impacts of data centres 👀 See you there! 👇

ECOS @ecos.ngo · Jul 23

Save the date! 📌

Register for our webinar on how #DataCentre expansion, due largely to the growth in #AI, risks derailing climate goals — and how to fix it.

📆 16 September 2025
⏰ 16-17h
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 ecostandard.org/news_events/...

Webinar: How data centre expansion risks derailing climate goals — and how to fix it - ECOS

Join our webinar launch of a new report on the environmental impacts of data centres, and potential EU policy responses.

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