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# How ESPR and Energy Labelling Are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Products

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## **Introduction to ESPR**

The **Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)** came into force in **July 2024**, setting a new standard for sustainable product design in the EU. ESPR builds upon the existing **Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Framework**, which has already demonstrated significant success in reducing energy consumption, cutting CO₂ emissions, and driving industrial innovation.

By introducing harmonized sustainability requirements across Member States, ESPR aims to create a **level playing field** for businesses while ensuring that products last longer, use fewer resources, and are easier to repair and recycle. This regulation is expected to boost **economic growth, resilience, and consumer confidence** by making sustainability a core requirement for all physical products on the EU market.

## **What’s Changing?**

ESPR expands upon existing ecodesign laws by allowing regulations for **a wider range of products**, including those that are not energy-related. This means that products will now have sustainability requirements related to:

✔ **Durability & Repairability** (e.g., availability of spare parts, repair scoring)  
✔ **Material Efficiency** (e.g., use of recycled content)  
✔ **Environmental Footprint** (e.g., carbon impact, resource use)  
✔ **Product Information & Transparency** (via the **Digital Product Passport** and the **European Product Registry for Energy Labelling – EPREL**)

## **Which Products Are Prioritized?**

To ensure an objective and transparent approach, **Article 18 of ESPR** requires the EU Commission to create a **working plan** that prioritizes product groups based on their environmental impact and potential for improvement. The **first working plan (2025–2030)** will focus on **eleven key product categories**:

### **Priority Product Groups in ESPR’s First Working Plan**

1️⃣ **Textiles (Garments & Footwear)** – High environmental impact due to water use, pollution, and waste  
2️⃣ **Furniture (Including Mattresses)** – Focus on durability, circularity, and sustainable material sourcing  
3️⃣ **Tyres** – Need for better recyclability and increased recycled content  
4️⃣ **Iron & Steel** – High energy consumption, large CO₂ footprint, crucial for EU industrial resilience  
5️⃣ **Aluminium** – Critical raw material with significant potential for recycling and CO₂ reduction  
6️⃣ **Detergents** – Medium environmental impact but lower improvement potential  
7️⃣ **Paints** – Addressing microplastics and environmental impact  
8️⃣ **Lubricants** – Energy and material efficiency improvements  
9️⃣ **Chemicals** – Complex category; study commissioned to define future regulations  
🔟 **Energy-Related Products** – Covering various appliances, electronics, and household items  
🔟 **ICT & Electronics** – Covered under broader circularity and recyclability measures

## **The Role of Energy Labelling**

The **Energy Labelling Regulation (EU 2017/1369)** is being aligned with ESPR to ensure **clearer, more reliable consumer information** about product sustainability. This includes:

✅ Updates to existing **energy efficiency labels**  
✅ Integration of **repairability and recyclability scores**  
✅ Expanded **product categories** covered under energy labelling

With **93% of consumers** recognizing energy labels when shopping, this system has proven to **drive demand for sustainable products** while encouraging manufacturers to improve their designs.

## **Key Horizontal Measures: Repairability & Recyclability**

Alongside product-specific regulations, ESPR will introduce **horizontal measures** that apply across multiple product categories.

🔧 **Repairability Scoring & Spare Parts Availability** – Products will have to be **easier to repair**, with transparent scoring and spare part availability.  
♻️ **Recyclability & Recycled Content** – Electronics and other goods must include **minimum recycled content**, ensuring materials are recovered instead of discarded.

These measures align with the EU’s **Right to Repair** initiative and circular economy goals, making it easier for consumers to **extend product lifecycles and reduce waste**.

## **What’s Next?**

The ESPR and Energy Labelling working plan will be implemented in **two phases**:

📅 **2025-2027:** Regulations set for priority product groups like **textiles, furniture, and tyres**  
📅 **2028-2030:** Expansion to additional categories based on industry readiness and technological advancements

With **sustainability becoming a regulatory requirement**, businesses must prepare for stricter **design, manufacturing, and supply chain standards**. For consumers, this means **more durable, repairable, and transparent products** that reduce environmental harm.

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