eco-design

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 rules will require TVs, fridges and dishwashers to be easier to recycle and more energy efficient

Consultation launched on plans to update UK ecodesign requirements for energy-related products such as fridges, washing machines, lighting and computer servers

Defra's sweeping new strategy for dealing with waste has implications for businesses right across the value chain

New eco-designs for products such as TVs and fridges are also crucial to Europe meeting its climate targets, say experts

Online fashion retailer will train its core design team in techniques to cut waste from the fashion industry

They may be loathed by the tabloids, but as Roz Bulleid of the EEF explains, there are plenty of reasons why many manufacturers don't want a sudden change to EU product rules