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ECOS - Environmental Coalition on Standards - is an international NGO advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies, and laws.

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 10h
🐳 We are in front of the European Parliament today to discuss how we can tackle microplastics pollution from textiles. 😱 Did you know that the plastic problem might be hiding in your wardrobe? 👕 Our new infographics break down how ecodesign measures can help. ow.ly/T09I50ZSclK
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 29/09/2026
What will it take for the Global Plastics Treaty to effectively end plastic pollution and protect human health and the environment? Read our feedback to the Chair's latest guiding questions ahead of the next negotiations: ecostandard.org/publications...
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UN Plastics Treaty: Building effective global action on plastic products, product design, and standards - ECOS
ECOS paper outlining what UN Plastics Treaty negotiators should consider when global measures, actions, or cooperation are needed on plastic products.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 Join our #WorldStandardsDay webinar on how #standards can support affordable & #CleanEnergy while protecting consumers & the environment. 🌱⚡ With @anecstandards.bsky.social, @cen-cenelec.bsky.social & @ecos.ngo 🗓️ 12 Oct | 14:00–15:00 🔗 tinyurl.com/2btbx5ua
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 29/09/2026
A climate neutral, resilient, and circular economy will not happen without standards - and environmental expertise is a key part of that process. How can the EU develop standards that are timely and of high quality? Read our blog for some answers: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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Developing timely standards, but not at the expense of quality - ECOS
Standards underpin public policies – and can make or break their environmental ambition. Read why speeding up the development of standards should not come at the expense of quality.
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌍Celebrate #WorldStandardsDay with CEN, CENELEC, @ecos.ngo & @anecstandards.bsky.social! Discover how standards support affordable, clean & sustainable energy, from #ecodesign & #energylabelling to energy efficiency & energy management 📅12 Oct 14:00 CET 🎟️Register: tinyurl.com/bdedmeep #WSD2026 #SDG7
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Webinar 'Powering a Sustainable Future: The Role of Standards in Clean Energy’
Join us in celebrating World Standards Day with a webinar exploring how standards support the transition towards affordable, clean and sustainable energy.
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Emily B @emilycgb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Will try to read this article fully later but in terms of loopholes, we at @ecos.ngo tried to close loopholes in the proposal for unsold goods - and will be working further on market surveillance/enforcement aspects in upcoming EU product regulation
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 10/09/2026
👀 The EU’s draft Public Procurement Act is out. It shows a welcome step towards smarter spending of public money – but the journey isn’t over when it comes to prioritising construction and ensuring coherence with the EU’s wider industrial policy objectives. 🗞️ ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 08/09/2026
We need a food system that works with #nature, not against it. As part of our new #food programme, ECOS is collaborating with @susfoodtrust.bsky.social to take forward the #circular design for food framework.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 04/09/2026
⭐ ECOS is turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Let’s hear from UNCTAD's Henrique Pacini on his experience working with ECOS. 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 02/09/2026
Next week, @ec.europa.eu will propose an update to the decades old rulebook on how public money is spent. ❓ Why does it matter? 💰 Why is focusing on only ‘lowest price’ not the best deal? 🏗️ Which sectors are the most affected? Our press briefing with @iisd.org 👉 ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 28/08/2026
⭐ We are turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Let’s hear from Susan McGarry from ECOCEM on her experience working with ECOS. 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 25/08/2026
We are looking for experts in furniture who can demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the industry and its circular economy potential. Our experts provide technical input and can represent ECOS in standardisation processes and multi-stakeholder discussions. ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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Call for experts – Furniture circularity and sustainability - ECOS
Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of the furniture industry and circular economy. Knowledge of substances of concern and standardisation is an asset.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 25/08/2026
This summer, Europeans are paying twice for dependence on fossil fuels. #Heatwaves, #wildfires, #droughts are devastating lives and growing energy bills are squeezing families and businesses. We call on EU leaders to make this fossil fuel crisis Europe’s last. ecostandard.org/publications...
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Making this fossil fuel crisis Europe’s last one - SOTEU
We urge the President of the European Commission to launch a comprehensive, science-based, and independent report to tackle the fossil fuel crisis.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 21/08/2026
📐 Implementing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation #PPWR now depends on technical rules and harmonised European standards.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 21/08/2026
⭐ We are turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Today let’s hear from ETUC's Guido De Jongh on his experience working with ECOS. 👇 less
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 07/08/2026
⭐ ECOS is turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Let’s hear from ANEC's Stephen Russell on his experience working with ECOS. 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 31/07/2026
⭐ We are celebrating our 25th anniversary! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Let’s hear from Agustín Reyna from BEUC on his experience working with ECOS. 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 29/07/2026
Call for experts – Microplastics Interested candidates should demonstrate in-depth technical and scientific knowledge on sources of microplastics and effective emission abatement strategies or pellet loss calculation methodologies. 📅 Apply by 4 September: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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Call for experts – Microplastics
Interested candidates should demonstrate in-depth technical and scientific knowledge on sources of microplastics and effective emission abatement strategies or pellet loss calculation methodologies.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 28/07/2026
There is no silver bullet for decarbonising Europe's petrochemical industry. Real progress means combining solutions and prioritising demand reduction, decarbonising energy supply, and phasing out fossil feedstocks. A transition will not happen overnight, but it must happen.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 27/07/2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Officer to join ECOS! Your key challenge will be to translate our love of technical environmental policies and processes into clear and engaging narratives. 📅 19 August 2026: ecostandard.org/news_events/... #Vacancies #JobOpportunities #Hiring
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Vacancy: Communications Officer at ECOS
Your key challenge will be to translate our love of technical environmental policies and processes into clear and engaging narratives. Apply by 19 August 2026.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 17/07/2026
⭐ This year, ECOS is turning 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Today let’s hear from Jon Echanove from SBS on his experience working with ECOS. 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 10/07/2026
⭐ ECOS is 25! 🎉 That's quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? 🗨️ Today let’s hear from AFNOR's Caroline Lhuillery on her experience working with ECOS. 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 06/07/2026
👀 The new #ecolabel standard is here! ISO 14024 sets the ground rules that major ecolabels follow. An ecolabel that follows this standard is one that can be trusted to provide good environmental information and guide consumer choices, contributing to more sustainable consumption.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 30/06/2026
Who will finance the chemical sector’s modernisation? Public funding will not be the whole answer. The larger investment flows will come through company budgets, banks, and capital markets. The real question is: what will that private finance build? 👀 Learn more: ecostandard.org/publications...
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Who will finance the chemical sector’s modernisation?
The chemical sector's challenges all point the same way: significant investment in modernising how chemicals are sourced and produced.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 26/06/2026
⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let’s hear from APPLiA's Director General Paolo Falcioni! 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 25/06/2026
💻 Join us online next week to discuss new EU #ecodesign rules for apparel! #ESPR #Sustainable #Fashion Register today👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 24/06/2026
The EU urgently needs a new model of resource management. 💻 The recycling of e-waste and critical raw materials has a key role to play in building a resilient circular economy in Europe.
Valeria Botta, Programme Director - ECOS. Event: Can the Circular Economy Act Deliver for Europe's Raw Materials? Quote: "The EU urgently needs a new model of resource management. Policymakers have already set a clear, legally binding path to climate neutrality, the same approach should be taken on how we extract, use, reuse and dispose of resources. The Circular Economy Act could define the long-term direction we are currently missing – safeguarding Europe’s competitiveness, geostrategic security, fostering innovation, and protecting the environment all at once."
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 19/06/2026
⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let’s hear from @ec.europa.eu's Robert Nuij! 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 12/06/2026
⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let’s hear from @cen-cenelec.bsky.social's Acting Director General Cinzia Missiroli! 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 11/06/2026
Europe leads the way on inclusive standards — and improvements are in reach. That was the core of yesterday's conversations where we looked at real life examples and put standardisation into practice. Thank you to Mattias Bergdahl, Deputy Head of Unit - Standards Policy at DG GROW for joining us!
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 10/06/2026
We're celebrating a quarter century of bringing the environmental voice to standards! 🥂 Yesterday, @annacavazzini.bsky.social and Justin Wilkes marked the occasion by looking back on highlights from over the years and the way forward for inclusive standards for a stronger Single Market.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 10/06/2026
Both protecting and restoring #nature requires robust data gathering – #biodiversity monitoring - to ensure that corporate environmental gains are real and not just talk. Learn more about biodiversity monitoring, and the importance of getting it right: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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No nature, no future: Why biodiversity standards matter
Nature makes all economic activity possible - but how do we measure impacts on biodiversity? And how can we use that information?
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 10/06/2026
Yesterday, ECOS held its annual general assembly. 🎉 What makes this year’s stand out? We’re celebrating 25 years of brining the environmental voice to standards. Thank you to all our members, partners, and friends for being a part of this journey.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 08/06/2026
👕 🌳 Eco-fashion? New EU Ecodesign rules for apparel 🤝 Join us online, 30 June, as we assess the first ESPR delegated act for apparel and discuss opportunities for how you can get involved. Register today: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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Webinar | Eco-fashion? New EU Ecodesign rules for apparel
In this session we will explore ecodesign options and recommendations to make the first ESPR delegated act for apparel a success.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 08/06/2026
Plastic packaging, car parts, synthetic clothing, paints, detergents – the list goes on. 🏭 Petrochemicals are everywhere, and so is their climate footprint. A transition will not happen overnight – but it is necessary. How? Read on in our new blog ➡️ ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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Petrochemicals need defossilisation and decarbonisation
Plastic packaging, synthetic clothing, car pars, paints... petrochemicals sit behind countless products and value chains. And the climate footprint is massive.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 05/06/2026
📢 Join our Circular Economy & Nature team! Work on standardisation and policy developments in the framework of the EU’s new ecodesign regulation, with a focus on textiles, apparel, and footwear. #Vacancy #Hiring 📅 Deadline: 11 June ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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Vacancy: Programme Officer – Product Policies - ECOS
We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Officer to join our Circular Economy & Nature team, with a focus on textiles, apparel, and footwear.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 05/06/2026
⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let’s hear from @annacavazzini.bsky.social! 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 29/05/2026
⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? We asked Sergio Mujica, Secretary General at the International Organization for Standardization! 👇
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 28/05/2026
@bellonaeu.bsky.social @c40cities.bsky.social @cleanaircatf.bsky.social @climategroup.bsky.social @e3g.bsky.social @econgoodcatalunya.bsky.social @eeb.org @epsu.bsky.social @fairtradeftao.bsky.social @iclei.org @organicseurope.bsky.social @iisd.org @natuurenmilieu.nl @saintgobaingroup.bsky.social
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 28/05/2026
Public procurement decisions shape which products and technologies are rewarded across the Single Market. That is why 50+ organisations are calling on @ec.europa.eu for a Public Procurement Act that puts long-term value above cheapest price. 👀 Our joint statement: ecostandard.org/publications...
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 28/05/2026
15 organisations express concern at the European Commission's lack of #ecodesign measures to reduce #microplastic emissions from #apparel – despite hotspots of #pollution and existing techniques that can reduce microplastics shedding from #clothing. ecostandard.org/publications...
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EU ecodesign rules must address microplastics in clothing - ECOS
EU ecodesign rules can help limit microplastic pollution from clothing - but the European Commission's proposed measures fall short
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 26/05/2026
This month, Buy Better to Build Better celebrates one year of being at the forefront of making strategic procurement a core pillar of the EU's competitiveness and sustainability agenda.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 22/05/2026
⭐ This year, ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the #environmental voice to policy and #standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let's hear from Barbara Bonvissuto, Director for Construction, Machinery and Market Surveillance at @ec.europa.eu!
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European Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 19/05/2026
The EU is revising its electronic waste law, and the stakes couldn't be higher. #Ewaste keeps growing, and critical raw materials locked inside our old devices are never recovered. #Recycling alone won't fix it. Here is what Europe needs to cut strategic dependencies: eeb.org/en/library/n...
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 12/05/2026
🛢️⛓️‍💥 Europe’s fertiliser crisis is a fossil fuel crisis. It's time to break free! Fertiliser prices are soaring again📈😧 Europe's reliance on synthetic fertilisers squeezes farmers, pollutes water, harms health, and weakens food security👎 70+ orgs call for change📄👇 ecostandard.org/publications...
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The EU Fertiliser Action Plan must end of fossil dependency
The industrial food system has tied agricultural productivity to fossil fuel production.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 11/05/2026
Welcome to our new member, ECOTECA! 👋 Based in Romania, their extensive work on a variety of topics, including Extended Producer Responisibility, WEEE, and ecodesign, has been playing a key role in national and EU policy since 2010. Learn more about their work: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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Meet our new Member from Romania! - ECOS
ECOTECA is a Romanian organisation working on circular economy and waste management policies.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 05/05/2026
New op-ed: Europe can solve its methane problem within a decade, if it acts now. The EU Methane Regulation is a strategic tool for energy security and reducing emissions, but some want to weaken it. Read the piece via the FT's Sustainable Views 👇 www.sustainableviews.com/eu-can-solve...
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EU can solve its methane problem within a decade, if it acts now
Edoardo Bodo is programme manager and Alison Grace is senior press and communications manager at the Environmental Coalition on Standards Weakening the Methane Regulation would not boost energy securi...
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 05/05/2026
New op-ed: Europe can solve its methane problem within a decade, if it acts now. The EU Methane Regulation is a strategic tool for energy security and reducing emissions, but some want to weaken it. Read the piece via the FT's Sustainable Views 👇 www.sustainableviews.com/eu-can-solve...
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EU can solve its methane problem within a decade, if it acts now
Edoardo Bodo is programme manager and Alison Grace is senior press and communications manager at the Environmental Coalition on Standards Weakening the Methane Regulation would not boost energy securi...
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 29/04/2026
📢 ECOS is #hiring! We are looking for a highly motivated HR and Administration Officer. 🤝 The chosen candidate will join our Operations team and support #HR and operations #administration, as well as #OfficeManagement. 🔗 Learn about the position and how to apply: ecostandard.org/news_events/...
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 28/04/2026
🔭 ECOS is seeking a new trainee to focus on circularity and #ecodesign and support our #CircularEconomy and #Nature team. 🤝 Join us and gain valuable experience working in a dynamic and influential environmental NGO 🔗 Learn more and apply: ecostandard.org/news_events/... #Hiring #Trainee #Stage
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Vacancy – Circular Economy and Nature Protection Trainee - ECOS
Learn about environmental policy and standards and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and influential international NGO.
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