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ARTICLE · 12 APRIL 2023

Productwise Live: Looking To The Green Frontier – Key EU Developments For Green Claims, Products, Packaging And Textiles

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Curious to learn more about the European Commission's proposals and initiatives striving to achieve a circular economy? Join the Cooley international products team for a 30-minute rapid-fire...

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Curious to learn more about the European Commission's proposals and initiatives striving to achieve a circular economy? Join the Cooley international products team for a 30-minute rapid-fire webinar to discuss the new legislative proposals and policy initiatives, which are likely to have a big impact on companies doing business in the European Union. We will explore the proposed new rules on substantiating environmental claims, the initiative on the right to repair, the proposed revision of the packaging and packaging waste directive, and the policy framework for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics. We also will provide a short update on upcoming initiatives for textiles expected for 2023 as part of the EU's strategy for sustainable textiles.

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