The Experts Agree
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
Clear labels and innovation turn white goods green
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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