How To Comply With The EU Ecodesign Regulation? (Part 2. Feat. Clive Greenwood)

2022-07-08

In this episode... Sofeast's CEO Renaud is joined again by Clive Greenwood of SMC GLOBAL Manufacturing Consultants, to continue discussing the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation that's going to have quite a significant effect on importers of products into the EU. In part 1 on this topic, they explained what the EU ESPR is and why it's something importers need to start preparing for now. Now, in part 2, they're going to talk you through how to comply with the regulation, providing some actionable advice to get you started. Show Sections 00:00 - Gree...

In this episode...

Sofeast's CEO Renaud is joined again by Clive Greenwood of SMC GLOBAL Manufacturing Consultants, to continue discussing the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation that's going to have quite a significant effect on importers of products into the EU.

In part 1 on this topic, they explained what the EU ESPR is and why it's something importers need to start preparing for now.

Now, in part 2, they're going to talk you through how to comply with the regulation, providing some actionable advice to get you started.

Show Sections

00:00 - Greetings & Introduction to today's topic: EU Ecodesign Regulation.

02:26 - Why is product design important?

08:07 - The role of 'Repairability' and 'Maintainability.'

10:12 - The need to document your approach.

12:03 - How product designs will need to change according to the EU ESPR proposal [quotes].

18:38 - Addressing 'Greenwashing.'

20:47 - Postmarket surveillance.

25:01 - Calculating energy consumption throughout the product lifecycle.

30:11 - Supply chain information will be transparent - suppliers who are more sustainable will be preferred.