Tag: Industry Insights
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Breaking Through Whataboutism: Driving Genuine Innovation in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
PreZero Warns “Whataboutism” Hinders Climate-Responsible Packaging Innovation German recycling company PreZero has issued a warning about how “whataboutism”—a defensive tactic deflecting sustainability concerns by shifting focus onto other issues—is stalling innovation in climate-responsible packaging. Alexander Reitz, Head of Consulting and Development at PreZero, highlights that this mindset creates confusion, delays progress, and risks undermining consumer…
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Designing for the Future: The Definitive Guide to Sustainable Product Design
What is Sustainable Product Design? Insights from Cambridge Network | Published 22 October 2025 Sustainable product design addresses one of today’s most urgent challenges: crafting products that serve human needs without compromising the planet’s ability to regenerate. Far beyond a trend or buzzword, it is a design philosophy that considers the full environmental and social…
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Revolutionizing Home Comfort: Actis’ Sustainable Insulation Solutions Inspired by Nature
Insulation Innovation: Actis’ Sustainable Products and Membranes Actis has been a trailblazer in insulation technology since pioneering multifoils in 1980. Over the past decade, its Hybrid range revolutionized the sector by combining high thermal performance with ease of installation. In 2023, Actis introduced Eolis HC, a unique two-in-one reflective insulation product featuring an integrated vapour…
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Navigating the Future of Sustainable Products: Understanding the New EU Ecodesign Rules for Unsold Consumer Goods
The ‘E’ of ESG: New EU Ecodesign Rules for Unsold Consumer Products The European Union is advancing its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda with robust new regulations targeting unsold consumer products. The recently enacted EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (ESPR) 2024/1781 introduces stringent transparency and destruction bans aimed at fostering sustainability and resource…
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Navigating the New EU Ecodesign Regulations: Essential Insights on Sustainable Products and Unsold Inventory Management
New EU Ecodesign Rules Target Unsold Consumer Products for Greater Sustainability The European Union is set to introduce new implementing regulations under the EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR), focusing on transparency and banning the destruction of unsold consumer goods. These measures aim to strengthen the environmental component (“E”) of ESG practices…
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Navigating the EU’s New Ecodesign Rules: Ensuring Sustainable Practices for Unsold Consumer Products
New EU Ecodesign Rules Targeting Unsold Consumer Products under ESPR The EU is strengthening its commitment to sustainability through new rules under the EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (EU) 2024/1781 (ESPR). Central to these changes are stricter transparency requirements and a ban on the destruction of certain unsold consumer products—a growing environmental and economic…
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Navigating the Future: Understanding the EU’s Ecodesign Rules for Sustainable Consumer Products
The ‘E’ in ESG: New EU Ecodesign Rules for Unsold Consumer Products The European Union is taking decisive steps to enhance sustainability through its Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (ESPR), specifically targeting the environmental impact of unsold consumer goods. This initiative aims to significantly reduce waste and promote transparency among enterprises operating within the EU…
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Navigating the Future: The EU Ecodesign Regulation and Its Impact on Sustainable Product Development
The ‘E’ of ESG: New EU Ecodesign Rules Target Sustainability in Unsold Consumer Products Authors: Jonas Köster (Principal Associate), Tobias Klatt (Associate) Co-Authors: Juliane Hilf (Partner), Sam Houshower (Counsel) Date: October 21, 2025 Overview The European Union is advancing environmental sustainability by implementing new Ecodesign rules targeting the destruction and auditing of unsold consumer products.…
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Navigating the Future: Understanding the EU’s New Ecodesign Rules for Sustainable Products
The ‘E’ of ESG: New EU Ecodesign Rules Target Sustainable Management of Unsold Consumer Products The European Union is advancing its sustainability agenda through updated Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (ESPR) (EU) 2024/1781, focusing on reducing environmental harm caused by the destruction of unsold consumer goods. These developments underscore the increasing importance of the ‘E’…
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Navigating the New EU Ecodesign Rules: A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable and Responsible Practices for Consumer Products
The ‘E’ of ESG: New EU Ecodesign Rules for Unsold Consumer Products The European Union is advancing its environmental agenda under the Sustainable Products regulation (EU) 2024/1781, known as the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This initiative targets the reduction of the environmental impact of unsold consumer products by introducing stringent rules on…
