Products Are Changing

Fridges, TVs and other appliances are getting much more efficient. Less waste means more money, and every home in Europe will get a €490 energy bill cut by 2020. This revolution is all thanks to two very smart EU policies.

 
 

The World is Changing

 

Europe is the world's powerhouse when it comes to shaping product legislation. But it still has much to learn from other economies and there are staggering benefits to be gained from harmonised global standards.

 

The Experts Agree

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EC

EU product policies will save every home €490 per year

BEUC

Consumer associations support product policies
 

European Commission

Impact of product efficiency rules

Eurobarometer

92% of Europeans want more efficiency

EC

Energy label + grades are confusing

Economist

The biggest innovation in energy is to go without

OECD

Green policies help economic recovery

UK government

Product policies save £3.8 for every £1 spent

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EU to deny citizens longer-lasting and repairable popular consumer products – MEDIA BRIEF
EU to deny citizens longer-lasting and repairable popular consumer products – MEDIA BRIEF

Major industry lobby groups have pushed the European Commission to abandon plans for longer-lasting products despite increasing public support. But EU governments can still rescue the proposals during key votes in December and January.

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Europe revives plans for energy and resource efficient products - for now
Europe revives plans for energy and resource efficient products - for now

Negotiations for energy and resource efficient products including TVs and fridges will go ahead despite delays, the European Commission confirmed today. Consumers could soon benefit from mammoth savings, but only if EU governments will give them the green light by the end of the year.

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