The “Green City Accord” is a movement by European mayors to make our cities greener, cleaner and healthier. At a time when over 70% of EU citizens live in urban areas (projected to be 80% by 2050) and environmental challenges…
When it comes to textiles, the European Commission considers Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes as a regulatory measure to promote sustainable textiles. However, it still remains to be seen whether setting up EPR schemes will become mandatory for all EU…
Ecopreneur.eu and its member organisations greatly welcome the European Commission’s proposal for a Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI) but six policy measures will be essential to make it work for SMEs The goal of the forthcoming regulation, which is expected in…
This week the Responsible Business Forum Estonia was welcomed in the ranks of Ecopreneur.eu. The Forum brings together enterprises for whom it is important to ensure the sustainability of their company, society and country. The Forum has 78 members including…
The Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) will soon become the "Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). A draft delegated act by the European Commission aims to create a set of rules that will – over time – bring sustainability reporting on a…
Brussels - On behalf of the "Fashion for Change" accelerator project, Ecopreneur.eu would like to hear the opinion of stakeholders on how to best clear the way for sustainable fashion. This EU-funded initiative is designed to help innovative start-ups and…
On March 15th, the Council of the European Union adopted the new EU chemicals strategy for a toxic-free environment, advising the European Commission and the Member States to “fully implement the Chemicals Strategy, within their powers, without undue delay”. The…
Responding to a call for feedback by the European Commission, Ecopreneur.eu reiterates that a modern EU business taxation framework should make best use of two key levers to drive the transition to a circular economy: a tax shift from labour…
The Green Alley Award is the first European contest to boost innovations around circularity, sustainable resources management and systematic “waste” reduction – from new products to services and technologies. It is designed for green startups based in Europe that are…
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