Products Are Changing

Fridges, TVs and other appliances are getting much more efficient. Less waste means more money, and every home in Europe will save over €450 on energy bills by 2020. This revolution is all thanks to two very smart EU policies.

Why the Policies Work

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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.

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The Experts Agree

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EU product policies will save every home €490 per year

Consumer associations support product policies

Impact of product efficiency rules

92% of Europeans want more efficiency

Energy label + grades are confusing

The biggest innovation in energy is to go without

Green policies help economic recovery

Product policies save £3.8 for every £1 spent

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Throwaway printers, luxury inks, killer chips …and their shocking environmental impact

Oct 14, 2019

While many aspire to a paperless office or home, the reality is that 24.8 million printers were sold in Europe in 2016, and only a slight decline in this sales trend is expected in the future. With current printers becoming increasingly disposable and the majority of cartridges ending up in landfill, it is high time for the EU to take action.