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.

 
 

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

Financial Times

Clear labels and innovation turn white goods green

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

We are a coalition of European NGOs working to ensure that ecodesign and energy labelling truly work for Europeans and the environment. We work closely with journalists at national, European and international level.

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