Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 28/08/2026Producers should be responsible for the impacts of the electronics they make and sell, from production to disposal Yet EU schemes to hold them accountable are fragmented, unclear and too weak to support prevention, repair and reuse Read our recommendations to rewire them👇 eeb.org/en/library/p... 1135
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 28/08/2026Right now, the EU is preparing to revamp its e-waste rules🤖 There's no better opportunity to overhaul producer responsibility across the bloc and promote a broader shift: from managing ever-growing quantities of waste to preventing it in the first place🦾 Read on👉 meta.eeb.org/2026/08/20/w...meta.eeb.orgWEEE need to talk about prevention to fix Europe's e-waste rules - New LeafE-waste: environmental and social organisations demand for WEEE Directive revision to put prevention first. 1114
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 28/08/202630% of EU waste is dumped in landfills whose environmental legacy can last for centuries. The good news is, a little-known EU technical process can help: ✅cut methane emissions ✅tackle 'forever chemical' PFAS pollution ✅improve the long-term management of landfills Curious to find out more?🧵👇 2139
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 28/08/2026At the Sevilla Process, we and @zerowasteeurope.eu are pushing for EU #landfill standards to address the urgency of Europe’s #climate, #pollution and circular economy objectives. Read on👇 meta.eeb.org/2026/08/27/w...meta.eeb.orgWhat lies beneath: why Europe needs stronger rules for landfills - New LeafA little-known EU technical process can help cut emissions, reduce chemical pollution and improve the long-term management of landfills. 073
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 27/08/2026The EU has rewritten the rulebook on how #vehicles are designed, recycled and taken apart. How did it go? Our verdict: 🥳 some good news for circularity 🧐 but the #automotive industry lobby got exactly what it wanted on the issues that matter the most. Read on: meta.eeb.org/2026/08/27/e... 1104
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 24/08/2026WEEE NEED TO TALK! 🤖 Too many electronics that could be repaired or reused are recycled or wasted prematurely The good news is, @ec.europa.eu will soon rewire its electronic waste rules - a key chance to put e-waste prevention first Read on: europeanenvironmentalbureau.substack.com/publish/home 12110
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 12/08/2026It's a wrap: the EU law to curb #packaging waste enters into force today! What changes? 🍟Food packaging exceeding new #ForeverChemicals' #PFAS limits can no longer be placed on the EU market 📦New rules to reduce packaging #waste, boost reuse and refill and improve packaging design requirements 22915
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 12/08/2026This is a major milestone in EU efforts to take on #packaging #waste, despite last-minute industry lobbying to delay and weaken the law. Now it's time to ensure strong enforcement. Read our joint statement with @breakfreefromplastic.org & @rethinkplastic.bsky.social 👇 eeb.org/en/eu-restri... 0125
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 11/08/2026𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗: 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 📈 On the menu: 🐾implementating the EEB’s fundraising strategy 🐾supporting donor relations 🐾coordinating fundraising efforts across teams Nature lovers with an entrepreneurial mindset and experience in fundraising, apply here 👉 eeb.org/en/fundraisi... 067
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 05/08/2026What makes a hotel or a campsite green? During the European Youth Week, young people made a guess at the criteria tourist accommodations must meet to earn the #EUEcolabel - Europe's official certification for green stays (and much more) What do you think it takes? Drop your guess in the comments! 185
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 11/06/2026The #EUEcolabel is a triple win for people, businesses and the environment alike, and this is why we have been promoting it for a long time💚 At our webinar hosted with @beuc.eu & @ecopreneur-eu.bsky.social today, we heard firsthand from companies and @danskerhverv.dk how it is making a difference🧵👇 1144
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 11/06/2026By helping consumers find the greenest products, the #EUEcolabel also helps sustainable companies to stand out: 🌼It's recognised and available everywhere in the EU 🌼It eases sustainability reporting and compliance with EU environmental and consumer laws ℹ️👉 environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circu...environment.ec.europa.euEU Ecolabel - BusinessesThe EU Ecolabel: the right choice for marketing your sustainable products! 061
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 10/06/2026Prevention, reuse and repair must be central to the #CircularEconomyAct and cannot be sidelined, our Eva Bille reminded at a @europarl.europa.eu event today. #Recycling and market harmonisation alone won't cut it: we need to talk sustainable resource management, not just waste management. 🧵👇 2145
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 10/06/2026A genuine #CircularEconomy can strengthen Europe's resilience and cut our reliance on material imports in uncertain times, supporting people and businesses at the lowest environmental cost. Will the Circular Economy Act raise to the challenge? Read our recommendations: meta.eeb.org/2025/02/20/p...meta.eeb.orgPrevention first: how circularity can put Europe ahead of the game - New LeafAs Europe aims to boost its competitiveness, circularity can unlock unique benefits for both people and businesses, at the lowest environmental cost. 092
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 04/06/20261 week to go! 👀 Run a company? Tune in to our webinar, and hear from @ec.europa.eu, businesses, and environmental and consumer organisations how the #EUEcolabel help companies gain a competitive edge, meet consumer demand, and comply more easily with EU laws. Sign up now: eeb.org/en/eu-ecolab... 072
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 03/06/2026We loved having our members and partners over to talk #CircularEconomy, align our strategy and narrative, share the latest EU intel, and learn from their incredible work across Europe and beyond. Thank you all for joining us and making this Working Group special, and until next time! 💞 1104
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 22/05/2026Wanted: Senior Policy Officer for Circular Economy and Waste 👀 Are you (as) passionate (as this 🦝) about #waste prevention, waste management and #CircularEconomy? Experienced in EU advocacy and eager to make a difference? We have the perfect job for you! All details here👇 eeb.org/en/senior-po... 0136
EEB Economy & Climate @eeb-economyclimate.bsky.social · 30/04/2026🙋Civil society said it. 🙋♀️Businesses said it. 🙋♂️Governments said it. Will @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, Stéphane Séjourné, @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu and @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu listen? The #CircularEconomyAct isn't published yet. @ec.europa.eu, there is still time to get this right. 020
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 15/04/2026𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝘁🧵 Today we have been in the European Parliament to hear from municipalities, social enterprises, policymakers and experts what needs to happen 🧶👇 #fastfashion #secondhand #epr 1127
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 15/04/2026In the EU, we consume 19 kg of textiles per person per year: enough to fill a large suitcase🧳 The surge in fast fashion means more clothes are discarded, and faster🔥 What stays in Europe is pushing the second-hand sector to breaking point. What leaves Europe tells an even more troubling story... 121
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 15/04/2026The EU exports 1.4 million tonnes of used #textiles per year to Africa and Asia. Despite the professional and skilled #secondhand operators in importing countries, when what arrives is too low quality to resell, it becomes #waste, polluting the environment and pushing retailers into debt. 132
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 15/04/2026💸 Policymakers must hold polluting producers accountable. We need #ExtendedProducerResponsibility that is inclusive and ambitious, and that follows the products wherever they end up - also beyond EU borders. 122
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 15/04/2026Green and cheap products are booming!💥 New data show the #EUEcolabel is growing fast, with 3,541 licences and 116,692 certified products Businesses, retailers and consumers are increasingly choosing sustainable products👇 environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circu... So why can't you always find them? 1193
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 15/04/2026We ran a supermarket check across Europe with @beuc.eu to find out. The result? #EUEcolabel products are often cheaper than conventional alternatives, but depending on where you live, getting your hands on them can be either very easy, or nearly impossible. Read on👉 meta.eeb.org/2026/04/15/g...meta.eeb.orgGreen and affordable products are booming, so why can't you find them? - New LeafEveryone wants greener products, especially if they are also cheaper, but how easy are they to find across Europe? We ran a supermarket check in 13 countries to find out, write Miriam Thiemann and Rob... 131
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 07/04/2026The exponential growth of #fastfashion is creating unmanageable levels of textile waste, and choking the second-hand sector💔👖 On 15 April, join our event with @zerowasteeurope.eu, @rreuse.bsky.social, @saskiabricmont.bsky.social and Delara Burkhardt to hear how the EU can fix this🧵👇 1115
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 24/03/2026♻️Circularity is the direction of travel. Is your business keeping up? Join the next #EUCircularTalks webinar on 31 March to hear how the #EUEcolabel can give your company an edge. Sign up here👉 assets-eur.mkt.dynamics.com/2c4bd077-fff... @ecopreneur-eu.bsky.social @beuc.eu @ecesp.bsky.social 143
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 23/03/2026🎂Today we celebrate a special birthday! For 34 years, the #EUEcolabel has helped people buy greener - without falling for #greenwashing. Here are 5 reasons why it's a great deal for both people and planet👉 meta.eeb.org/2024/10/10/e...meta.eeb.orgFive ways the EU Ecolabel is a great deal for people and planetFor over 30 years, the EU Ecolabel has helped consumers, businesses and policy makers alike to go greener. Here are five reasons why the EU's official sustainability label is a great deal for both peo... 0103
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 16/03/2026We all want products that are good for our families and the planet, but how can you be sure, amid all the #greenwashing? In a jungle of fake green ads, the #EUEcolabel 🌼 can help you find options that are safer for you and the environment. Here's why it's a great deal: meta.eeb.org/2024/10/10/e... 2159
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 12/03/2026We’re hiring a Senior HR Officer at the European Environmental Bureau. 📍 Brussels (hybrid – 2 days remote/week) 📄 Full-time, permanent 💰 From €3,791 gross/month (depending on experience) 🗓 Start: 11 May 2026 or ASAP ⏳ Apply by 31 Mar 2026 More info: eeb.org/en/senior-hr... 053
EEB Economy & Climate @eeb-economyclimate.bsky.social · 13/03/2026With 100+ organisations, we demand an ambitious #DigitalFairnessAct that sets clear boundaries for what companies can and cannot do online. @ec.europa.eu has promised to act. Will it resist industry pressure and deliver the strong law we all deserve? Our letter👉 eeb.org/en/library/c... @beuc.eu 044
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 12/03/2026Businesses, cities, waste managers and NGOs urge @ec.europa.eu to make food producers support #FoodWaste prevention and collection, by introducing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for food products. The upcoming #CircularEconomyAct is our window to get this right: let's not waste it! 1108
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 12/03/2026130 kg of food per person is wasted in Europe yearly, and less than 1/3 of it is collected to be turned into soil. By holding producers accountable, @ec.europa.eu can help close the gap and strengthen the #bioeconomy. Read on: eeb.org/en/library/j... @zerowasteeurope.eu @ecopreneur-eu.bsky.socialeeb.orgJoint statement on EPR for food productsBusinesses, municipalities and NGOs demand EPR for food products to combat food waste. 062
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 27/02/2026The EU Parliament has just endorsed new rules to make the automotive sector more circular, but the deal fails to: 🚘reduce the number and size of vehicles on our roads 🚘prioritise durability, repair and reuse 🚘hold producers accountable for vehicles exported outside the EU eeb.org/en/eus-new-v... 052
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 12/02/2026Is your phone built to be repaired, or replaced?🤳 In the EU, we have the #RightToRepair certain devices when they break or wear out - but it's not always easy. Yet, repair is a cornerstone of a #CircularEconomy, reminded our @evamariabille.bsky.social at today's webinar with #SwitchAsia. 3325
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 12/02/2026👛 Electronics aren't cheap, and not only for our wallet: full of precious resources, the cost lands on people and planet too! We need: ✅ Long-lasting and repairable products ✅ Access to spare parts and #repair info ✅ Affordable repair ✅ A ban on anti-repair practices @therestartproject.org 072
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 05/02/2026In the name of #simplification & #competitiveness, EU laws that keep our air and water clean and protect our health and nature are being eroded at record speed. These laws give businesses clarity and stability, while safeguarding the ecosystem our economies depend on. So we wrote to EU leaders... 1149
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 05/02/2026Winning the #competitiveness game requires embracing the strong standards that favour European frontrunners, not dismantling them. On 12/2, EU leaders will discuss competitiveness. We call on them not to make Europe a taker of rules set elsewhere. 👉 eeb.org/en/library/l... #deregulationeeb.orgLetter to EU leaders on competitiveness and deregulationDeregulation will only reward the laggards and undermine the leaders 089
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 02/02/2026The #RightToRepair is gaining momentum in Europe and Asia, and is now enshrined in EU laws. What does it mean for Asian business selling in the EU? We'll discuss this and much more at our next online event with SWITCH-Asia. Join us on 12 February at 9am CET. Sign up👉 switch-asia.eu/event/the-eu... 1186
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 30/01/2026This week, we talked #CircularEconomy with Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu. With @rethinkplastic.bsky.social, @ecos.ngo and @zerowasteeurope.eu, we highlighted that EU policy must focus on #waste prevention, reuse, repair, and non-toxicity. We look forward to continuing this dialogue! 194
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 27/01/2026The EU aims to scale up waste-derived materials to boost the #CircularEconomy♻️ But @ec.europa.eu’s End of #Waste proposal for recycled #plastics has major gaps, especially on chemicals, risking circularity and safety🧐 Our recommendations with @rethinkplastic.bsky.social: 👉 eeb.org/en/library/e... 284
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 22/01/2026EU Commission, let France halt fast fashion's bloody catwalk! 😍France is taking on ultra-fast fashion with a new law targeting the most harmful commercial practices in the textile sector. But... 🤦♀️@ec.europa.eu has been blocking its adoption. Read the full story: meta.eeb.org/2026/01/21/f... 196
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 22/01/2026With 65+ NGOs, we call on @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu: don't bow to lobby pressure. Let the French law pass. ✔️It complies with EU waste and single-market rules ✔️Governments have the right to go beyond EU minimum requirements Read our press release with @amisdelaterre.org: eeb.org/en/eu-commis... 041
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 16/01/2026𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 😍France is taking on the most toxic practices in the textile sector, with a pioneering law addressing overproduction and holding fashion brands accountable for the soaring amounts of textile waste. BUT...🧵👇 1167
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 16/01/2026😠The French law is now stalled, after @ec.europa.eu asked for revisions - just as #fastfashion giant #Shein met with the EU’s Environment Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu this week. The EU must not curtail our governments from curbing #fashion overproduction! @xrfrance.bsky.social 151
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 16/01/2026With our members and civil society from across Europe, we urge @ec.europa.eu and @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu not to bow to lobby pressure, and to allow France to move forward with its law. Read our open letter with 65+ civil society organisations: eeb.org/en/library/n... @rreuse.bsky.social 141
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 16/01/2026Disposable clothing harms workers, wrecks our planet, and drives #textile #waste collectors and the second-hand market to a breaking point. The EU needs real producer responsibility schemes to change the way brands operate – and stop ultra #fastfashion's bloody catwalk. @xrglobal.bsky.social 062
EEB Economy & Climate @eeb-economyclimate.bsky.social · 13/01/2026New year, new reading... Our friends at @rethinkplastic.bsky.social are launching a brand new newsletter. Have you signed up yet?👇 151
EEB Economy & Climate @eeb-economyclimate.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Member States were loud and clear: the environmental and economic impacts of ultra- #fastfashion can’t be ignored any longer. Countries support modulated fees that penalise the commercial practices driving overproduction in the #fashion sector, making polluters pay for the waste they generate. 173
EEB Economy & Climate @eeb-economyclimate.bsky.social · 17/12/2025🎶We only want: 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘨, 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘨🔌 NGOs, consumer organisations, and mobility and tourism businesses are calling on @ec.europa.eu to harmonise charging plugs for electric bicycles and other light means of transport. Read our press release with @umwelthilfe.bsky.social: eeb.org/en/civil-soc... 193
Reposted by EEB Economy & ClimateEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 12/12/2025Holidays are near, and our wish is to keep fighting for what we love, but we can’t do it without you. Become an EEB supporter — link in next post 131