COP28: Regulation needed for ‘invisible’ world? ICT enterprise technology has become crucial for our digitally-connected, worldwide economy. Big Tech is visible in the form of Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Facebook from our desks. But how transparent are the vendors that make all this possible through the connected networks, data storage, and software applications that…
MEPs have voted in overwhelming support of a report on the Circular Economy Action Plan and adopted sweeping measures to extend the life of products, increase access to spare parts and provide better information for consumers. Free ICT Europe contributed to this report, specifically regarding business-to-business markets and independent repair. Free ICT believes these policies…
Europe is moving:increasing special requirements for product types through EU Ecodesign product groups. At first these were focussed on energy reduction. However following review it and putting an emphasis on circular economy aspects, it appears that improvements to stimulate materials used, repair, reuse and recycling should be added – underpinned by a standard for all…