EU eco-design rules are major step forward - the UK must stick with them
New EU rules boosting repairability and energy efficiency of TVs, fridges and lighting products will cut consumer costs and emissions, argues Andrew Warren
New EU ecodesign laws will require electricity-consuming products to be easier to repair or recycle, as well as even more energy efficient. The new rules were agreed in principle by all 28 EU member states...
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