Commission presents new Bioeconomy Strategy to drive green growth, competitiveness and resilience across Europe
The initiative aims to increase innovation and support European companies in making a success of the green transition.
The 2025 European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS) in Helsinki will bring together Europe’s business and financial sectors with a common goal of fostering profitable and sustainable business practices that work in harmony with nature.
In 2023, 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste were generated in the EU, or 177.8 kg per inhabitant. While this marks a reduction of 8.7 kg per capita compared with 2022, the figure remains 21.2 kg higher than in 2013.
The new measures will boost the circularity of the textile sector and slash food waste.
The selection board carefully assessed each application to ensure a balanced group – reflecting different sectors, stakeholder types and regions – while combining continuity with fresh perspectives.
Italy tops the rankings in terms of products certified under the scheme, followed closely by Spain, France and Germany.
Steel and plastics sectors lead in emission savings potential.
The roundtable will discuss the results of a Call for Evidence on an environmental simplification package that closed in September.
The first animal care product has been awarded the EU Ecolabel. Developed by Catalan manufacturer PROQUIMIA, the certified shampoo is a major step toward sustainable pet hygiene. Discover PROQUIMIA’s story and apply for the label to help ‘paw’ the way in sustainable pet care!
Explore the revamped online Product Catalogue and discover EU Ecolabel certified goods and services in a few clicks!
The Commission will host the Circular Economy Days at the World Expo in Japan between 22 and 24 September.
