The Sustainable Products Initiative (SPI) is a core part of the European Union’s strategy to make products on the EU market more environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and circular by design. It aims to transform the way products are manufactured, used, and recycled — ensuring that sustainability becomes the standard, not the exception.
The initiative is built on several key circular policies:
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Ecodesign Framework (ESPR): Establishes sustainability requirements for products, ensuring energy efficiency, durability, and ease of repair.
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Digital Product Passport (DPP): Provides detailed information on a product’s lifecycle, enabling traceability and informed decision-making.
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Targeted Product Groups: Focuses on resource-intensive sectors, giving priority to industries with the highest potential for circular transformation.
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Sustainability Labelling and Green Claims: Regulates environmental marketing and ensures transparency in sustainability communications.
Through these policies, the EU seeks to reduce waste, extend product lifespans, and foster innovation in sustainable manufacturing. The CIRC-UITS project contributes directly to these goals by promoting eco-design principles and digital tools that support the shift toward a circular European electronics industry.
