Ecodesign Directive

While reading the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan I learned that there already exists, as of 2009, an Ecodesign Directive. The significance of setting standards in the design stage for products cannot be overstated. This directive only applies to energy-related products and aims to ensure their energy efficiency. 

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