Sustainability made simple: five ways the EU is empowering greener choices
Feeling inspired to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, but finding yourself confronted with obstacles at every turn? It’s...
right to repair
Pushing the right buttons to solve Europe’s e-waste crisis
As new data shed a light on the impacts of electrical and electronic waste, civil society calls on...
Long live our electronics
From Bluetooth speakers to ATMs, our lives depend on an arsenal of electronic devices, the environmental cost of...
Consumer care: the 3 EU laws set to raise the bar of consumer protection
Consumer protection is high on the EU agenda these days, with the European Commission and Parliament working on...
Europe edges closer to replaceable batteries in all electronics
The Environment Committee of the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted an ambitious report on the European Battery Regulation. This...
Life of a battery, and how the EU can save it from burnout
Batteries power all aspects of our lives, from the devices we use everyday to home appliances and electric...
Disposable e-bikes? The problem with unrepairable batteries
You’d be forgiven for thinking that bicycles are ideal products when it comes to repairability. Unfortunately, it seems,...
Non-replaceable batteries are bad news for the environment and consumers
Planning to buy a smartphone, an e-bike or any other product that includes a rechargeable battery for Christmas?...
A week to remember: New EU rules pave way for better products
From the first-ever standards aimed at extending the lifetime of products, to the launch of the new energy...
Europe’s repair heroes in the spotlight
Meet the repair campaigners and practitioners across Europe who help others to save money while helping save the...
