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Category Archives: Ecological transition
REACH: The European Union bans microplastics
On 27 September 2023 the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 to amend Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation. The restriction will apply for microplastic, on their own or in mixtures, placed on the market on or after 17 October 2023. [spacer] Challenges: Preserving the environment and human health It's everywhere! In facial or body exfoliants,…
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Sustainability and Supply Chain solutions: Summit series 2023
Join our 2nd Sustainability and Supply Chain Summit Series Opening Keynotes, starting from September 18th–29th, 2023. [spacer] Thriving in Uncertain Times Our theme, "Thriving in Uncertain Times" focuses on helping brands “Comply, Compete and Lead” through sustainability and supply chain solutions. Over the summit, we will provide valuable insights to help brands, retailers and suppliers…
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Disneyland Paris: The largest solar power plant in Ile-de-France
Sun shines on Mickey and his friends! Disneyland Paris has the largest solar power plant in Île-de-France. The solution? Install photovoltaic shades in the visitor car park. [spacer] Disneyland Paris: The largest solar power plant in Ile-de-France Dans le cadre de la stratégie environnementale de Disneyland Paris, le parc a décidé d'installer des ombrières photovoltaïques…
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European Commission: Sustainable Product Initiative (SPI)
Sustainable Product Initiave (SPI) On March 30, 2022, the European Commission presented the outlines of a new environmental strategy aimed at promoting the development and marketing of eco-designed products: the Sustainable Product Initiative (SPI). This new roadmap, which should be seen as an overhaul of the Ecodesign Regulation applicable to energy-related products (ErP) dating from…
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Durability and functional performance
You want to assess and improve your product’s functionality and performance through: [check_list] The end of life analysisThe evaluation of the performance and resistance to ageingThe verification of the Fitness For Use - FFU : Ability of a product to answer to the expected use, and capacity to keep on working according to a normal…
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Climate strategy : Net Zero by 2050
The number of countries announcing pledges to achieve net-zero emissions over the coming decades continues to grow. But the pledges by governments to date – even if fully achieved – fall well short of what is required to bring global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050 and give the world an even…
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