There are a number of EU sustainability requirements which are going to require importers to obtain a LOT more visibility over their supply chains. Not something to take lightly, as lacking transparency over who is in, what is made, and … [Read more...]
Environmentally Conscious Product Design Strategies
We share almost 40 strategies that can help you design products with a lower environmental impact from the IEC 62430:2019 standard for environmentally conscious product design. Greener manufacturing is increasing in popularity and being … [Read more...]
How Environmental Regulations Will Force Changes in China Sourcing
This past week, it has become quite apparent that governments are accelerating the pace at which they pass environmental regulations to force businesses to help mitigate the climate & biodiversity crisis. Unless you have been living … [Read more...]
Not Assessing the Environmental Impact of Made-In-China Productions? Big Mistake.
Today's manufacturers need to start assessing the environmental impact of their productions in China (or elsewhere), because of the impending EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) coming in May 2023 that will demand that … [Read more...]
What Will It Take To Comply With The EU Ecodesign Regulation? (Part 2)
In this episode… Renaud is joined again by Clive Greenwood of SMC GLOBAL Manufacturing Consultants, to continue the exploration of the EU 'Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation' that will impact importers into Europe very … [Read more...]