In the transition to a circular economy, it is crucial that we not only reduce waste – but also address harmful chemicals in products to minimise negative health impacts and improve reusability. ECOS works to prevent and reduce waste and prioritise efficient product recovery for longer product and material lifecycles. From development and design to end-of-life and recycling, we push to minimise the impact of products. We want products to be as toxic-free as possible to help realise a clean, circular economy and material cycles with minimal impacts on human health and the environment. Keeping material flows non-toxic from the start makes managing products’ end-of-life easier and prevents creating legacy chemicals.

ECOS campaigns for an ambitious implementation of the ecodesign & energy labelling policies, which is vital for the success of the circular and clean energy agendas.

Our goal is to ensure an effective participation of the environmental voice in a more transparent and inclusive standardisation system resulting in standards fit to support EU policy objectives and environmental challenges.

The entire plastics value chain must undergo a deep transformation, including an absolute reduction of plastic production and demand for plastics.

Current market dynamics favour short-term profits over the long-term well-being of the planet. Bringing our economies within planetary boundaries requires an urgent shift in how business is done. However, without strong and standardised methodologies to assess the environmental impacts of investments, companies and financial institutions cannot minimise their negative impacts, and stakeholders cannot make informed business decisions. Our aim is to ensure sustainable finance and corporate reporting frameworks are accurate, accessible, and usable for key stakeholders - including investors, competitors, and consumers - to play their vital roles in transitioning towards a truly green economy.