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For those in the durables industry, here’s an article by my colleague Alexandre.

With more buyers prioritizing sustainability, highlighting green features can set you apart from the competition and attract environmentally conscious clients. Here are some strategies to effectively market the eco-friendly elements of your listings: https://lnkd.in/gnPVw_B9

❄ ❄ ❄ We typically see a 'snowball effect' emerging from companies who are taking a pioneering role in terms of sustainability reporting and emission reduction. By involving their suppliers in their Scope 3 emission reduction journey, they activate their value chain to take action and calculate their own CO2 footprint. This benefits the whole ecosystem and ensures more accurate and faster reduction plans along the full value chain. One of these pioneering companies is our customer Novy. Read more about our collaboration towards Scope 3 reduction via the blogpost below. https://lnkd.in/eghXegXu Thanks Dries Mahieu and team for your ongoing trust and collaboration 💪

Appliance manufacturers are under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices to reduce their environmental impact and remain competitive. Transitioning to carbon-neutral operations is essential, with 80% of industrial manufacturers already planning such shifts. Sustainability aligns with customer and regulatory demands, improves profitability, and ensures long-term viability. Automated processes offer higher precision and traceability, enabling proactive management of production deviations and reducing scrap. Fully integrated assembly lines enhance production flexibility, allowing swift adaptation to changes in product mix and customer demand. Embracing sustainable practices is both an ethical imperative and a strategic necessity for appliance manufacturers seeking long-term success. Contact us to learn more about our sustainable solutions. Read full article https://bit.ly/3w1vAGU

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) – 2024 Overview- The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) will replace the current Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC), introducing more Ecodesign criteria for a broader range of products. It aims to make sustainable products the norm on the EU market. It is mentioned and worked on together with its “sister directive”, the Energy Labeling Regulation. It poses design requirements for the most energy and greenhouse-gas-intensive products, while its sister directive rules the energy labeling of such products – you might know them from your fridge and washing machine. In 2021, these regulations lowered energy consumption of the regulated products by 10% and saved consumers 120 Billion euros of energy expenditure (!!) – the latter is estimated to have doubled in 2022.The Ecodesign Directive is based on the sustainable design approach: Ecodesign. Ecodesign minimizes the #life-cycle environmental impacts of a product through design solutions. Decisions are driven by environmental data, ideally measured with LCA. Next to Ecodesign criteria, the ESPR will introduce a #digital product passport for all regulated products. This will be an easily accessible tag on the products that makes sustainability information instantly available to supply chain actors, regulators, and consumers alike. #The 29 product groups with Ecodesign criteria in 2024 are: Lighting Solid fuel local space heaters Space and water heaters Solid fuel boilers Air heating and cooling products Fridges and freezers Professional refrigerators Refrigerators with a direct sales function Vacuum cleaners Washing machines Tumble driers Air conditioners and comfort fans Industrial fans Ventilation units Air heating and cooling products Televisions Set-top boxes Cooking appliances Dishwashers Water pumps Circulators Power transformers External power supplies Computers and small servers Servers and data storage products Mobile phones, cordless phones, and tablets Electric motors Off mode, standby, and networked standby Welding equipment

In the latest episode of the Sustainability SmartPod, SmartBrief spoke with Pam Klyn from Whirlpool to talk about SlimTech insulation, a new powder-based material, replaces the toxic and hard-to-recycle polyurethane foam traditionally used in refrigerators, contributing to a more sustainable and circular future. Klyn also shared some insight about Whirlpool’s broader efforts to lead the industry in sustainability, including energy efficiency advancements, reclaiming materials and navigating complex global regulatory environments. https://trib.al/vxyFG7A

I had the pleasure of learning about the complex world of sustainable refrigeration with Pamela Rogers Klyn for the latest episode for SmartBrief's Sustainability SmartPod. Find out how Whirlpool Corporation's latest technology could change the world of refrigeration and how the company is approaching the challenges of emissions reporting in different countries. #sustainability #Whirlpool #smartbrief #refrigeration #polyurethane #SlimTech #ESG #emissions

Waste composition knowledge is key, while data from the field is a must have. ➡️ Being able to assess, measure, and predict the material composition changes in WEEE is essential, not only to assist in calibrating and developing recycling technologies but as a valuable tool for regulatory authorities. ALICE BIZOUARD from ecosystem elaborates on the complexity of #WEEE collection and recycling in her latest piece for the FutuRaM project. Discover why sampling of WEEE stocks and flows is a must: https://lnkd.in/eF6_fR8P European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) #WEEEcollection #circulareconomy #rawmaterials

Ready to save on energy? Here are our top tips on how you can boost energy efficiency, reduce costs and create a more sustainable lifestyle.     Other ideas? Join the discussion in the comments below.    #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/ggrKFHNh

🌱 Insightful case study on sustainable packaging for large appliances 🌍 Sustainability isn't a linear path - it's a complex journey that demands differentiated decisions. Every material choice must consider factors like CO2-footprint, circularity and resource use. This recent case study illustrates this complexity. It highlights the importance of a balanced strategy, integrating materials like EPS with recycled content to minimize carbon footprint while ensuring product safety. Let's build our views on facts and continue the way to a sustainable future together! 💡 #HIRSCHServoGroup #Sustainability #BalancedApproach #CircularEconomy #Particlefoam #EPS #Packaging #Recycling