ECO-DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS REGULATION

Key Provisions and Changes

1. Expanded Scope:
   • The ESPR introduces eco-design requirements for a wide range of goods beyond energy-related products, focusing on durability, reparability, recyclability, and resource efficiency.
2. Digital Product Passport (DPP):
   • The DPP provides detailed information about a product’s composition, repairability, and environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. It enhances transparency, helps with compliance checks, and supports sustainable choices.
3. Ban on Destruction of Unsold Goods:
   • Starting with textiles and footwear, large companies must report unsold goods and explain why they are not reused or recycled, aiming to reduce waste and promote responsible business practices.
4. Green Public Procurement (GPP):
   • The ESPR mandates the inclusion of sustainability criteria in public procurement, leveraging the EU’s significant public procurement budget to promote sustainable products.
5. Energy Labelling Synergy:
   • The Energy Labelling Regulation (EU 2017/1369) complements the ESPR by helping consumers make energy-efficient choices, thus pushing manufacturers to improve energy performance.