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Smartphones now easier to repair thanks to EU regulation according to consumer study

Smartphones have become easier to repair thanks to EU regulation, according to a new market check carried out by consumer groups across Europe. By the...

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Major step against plastic bottle greenwashing as French court condemns Volvic

Last week, the Paris Judicial Court ruled against Danone water brand Volvic for using misleading claims, such as “carbon neutral”, “100% recyclable”...

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Consumer groups file greenwashing complaint against ENGIE, Eni Plenitude, Shell, and TotalEnergies

BEUC - with 12 member organisations from 11 countries - today filed a complaint with the European Commission and European consumer protection...

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How to protect consumers through (yet) another fossil fuel crisis

The war in the Middle East has triggered another energy shock, with consumers having to pay the price (yet) again. BEUC (The European Consumer...

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High-speed rail action plan could be just the ticket for consumers

The European Commission today published its High-Speed Rail Action Plan, to get Europe’s railways back on track and make sustainable travel a more...

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EU Parliament endorses more sustainable batteries: eyes on Council now
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EU Parliament endorses more sustainable batteries: eyes on Council now
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The European Parliament has overwhelmingly adopted a report to make batteries more sustainable, from the sourcing of materials and durable and reparable design to improved consumer information. BEUC applauds the Parliament for this consumer-friendly move and urges Member States to maintain such level of ambition when they adopt their position.
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Leaders must make climate policy an opportunity to improve people’s lives, say consumer groups as COP26 talks unfold
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Leaders must make climate policy an opportunity to improve people’s lives, say consumer groups as COP26 talks unfold
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A carbon-cutting climate policy can bring environmental, economic, and social value to the daily lives of consumers. In a new paper, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) provides a path forward for EU governments to translate global commitments on CO2 emissions into policies that make the sustainable choice the easy and affordable choice.
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Consumers are increasingly willing to buy sustainable products, especially energy-efficient ones, in order to minimise their impact on the environment. All too often though, confusing information and a great variety of industry claims make this difficult. What makes it even more complicated is the lack of enough sustainable products in EU shops and that they are barely identifiable.

  • Improve the sustainability of products by reducing their impact on the environment
  • Give consumers the possibility to make informed and sustainable choices between different products using independent and verified labels (such as the Ecolabel). Unsustainable products to be taken off the market
  • Reduce the carbon footprint of transport in Europe while ensuring consumers benefit from improved information and cost reductions