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The European Week of Sport is back, and for EU cities and clubs, the stakes this year are higher than ever. What the campaign actually is The European Week of Sport was launched in 2015 to respond to the growing crisis of inactivity. Since then, it has become one of the European Commission’s most visible … Read more
EU Ecolabel certification has passed 116,000 products, and most households still do not fully understand what that number means for their daily shopping. What the EU Ecolabel actually is The EU Ecolabel is an official environmental certification awarded to products and services that meet high environmental performance standards throughout their lifecycle, from raw material extraction … Read more
Open-water swimming in the EU has never been easier to plan, because official water quality data now covers more than 22,000 monitored sites and gives every swimmer a clear, evidence-based choice before they enter the water. Why certification matters for open-water swimming The European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission jointly publish an annual … Read more
EU Ecolabel products appear on supermarket shelves across Europe, yet most consumers never fully use the information the label actually provides. What the EU Ecolabel actually means The EU Ecolabel is the only EU-wide ISO 14024 Type I ecolabelling scheme. It is multi-criteria and tackles the main environmental impacts of products along their full lifecycle, … Read more
Coastal cycling in the EU is no longer a niche weekend hobby. It sits at the centre of Europe’s sustainable transport agenda, and late July gives you maximum daylight, warm temperatures, and a fully operational support network to make it work. Why late July is the right moment to ride Summer brings vibrant local festivals … Read more
Textile recycling in the EU is no longer just an environmental target, it is becoming a viable revenue stream, and 6 programmes are already proving this across Europe. Why the scale of the problem demands serious solutions The EU generated an estimated 6.95 million tonnes of textile waste in 2020, around 16 kg per person. … Read more
Circular fashion is growing fast in Europe, but the labels on clothing racks are growing even faster, and not all of them mean the same thing. Why EU regulation changes everything for shoppers The EU is not just setting guidelines. It is writing binding law. The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles aims to … Read more
Single market integration is Europe’s most powerful economic lever, and yet it is still not working as well as it should. Why barriers persist despite decades of rules The EU’s single market gives businesses access to 450 million consumers. It is the first driver of competitiveness and the second largest global market. But its rules … Read more
Your carbon footprint does not have to grow with every summer trip. Europeans take hundreds of millions of journeys each year, and the transport, accommodation, and food choices made on those trips account for the bulk of holiday emissions. The good news is that Europe’s infrastructure, policy framework, and green economy give you better options … Read more
The EU budget is not just a fiscal exercise. It is a 7-year investment plan that will shape Europe’s green economy, its research capacity, and the daily services that citizens depend on, and right now it is being negotiated in real time. What the MFF is and why it matters The EU decides on its … Read more
