Wood stoves without filters? EU study warns of high health costs
New evidence shows that mandating filters in wood-burning heaters could cut harmful particle emissions by 70%, reducing the health burden.| Cool Products
New evidence shows that mandating filters in wood-burning heaters could cut harmful particle emissions by 70%, reducing the health burden.| Cool Products
A new study finds that investing just one-third of the Social Climate Fund could subsidise up to 20 million heat pumps across the EU by 2032.| Cool Products
Combustion heating and cooking causes as many carbon monoxide deaths in Eastern Europe [1] as car accidents in Western Europe, according to a new Coolproducts research from the European Environmental Bureau [2]. Fossil fuel based systems also lead to 900-1,800 fire-related injuries annually. The findings highlight the urgent public health and safety risks of fossil […] The post “As much as car accidents in Western Europe”: new study links 6,000 annual deaths in Eastern Europe to heating...| Cool Products
Great news: Europe has a new Ecodesign law for sustainable products. Less great news: loopholes remain when it comes to destroying unsold devices, toxic substances, social due diligence, and wiggle room for online platforms to evade the law. With consumers increasingly concerned about sustainability and burning pressure from environmental campaigns, the EU has been at […] The post Pro-planet products: What’s in the new Ecodesign law (and what is not) appeared first on Cool Products.| Cool Products
In a long-awaited step, The EU Parliament has voted to adopt the negotiated text on the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), signaling a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change and building-related emissions in Europe. The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) welcomes this significant milestone while stressing the critical role of Member State implementation and […] The post Milestones achieved: EU adopts crucial building law for energy transition appeared f...| Cool Products
The Right to Repair Europe coalition and Coolproducts, representing more than 130 organisations, celebrates that European consumers will get better access to affordable repairs for selected products, but urges for more wide ranging rules. Yesterday, EU lawmakers reached a deal on new repair rules [1]. In a leap forward, the new law supports independent repair and improves […] The post New EU law sets to make repair more affordable for selected products, campaigners push for widespread rig...| Cool Products
The European Commission is reviewing its regulations for domestic cooking appliances, some of the most polluting products in our homes. Responsible for poor indoor air quality, public health risks, and carbon emissions, home cooking appliances that use gas must be eradicated – for our health and for our planet. The EU could make this happen […] The post Cooking appliances: EU could clear the air with new ecodesign rules appeared first on Cool Products.| Cool Products
High-temperature heat pumps perform reliably even in dwellings yet-to-be-refurbished. A recent Coolproducts report by the European Environmental Bureau analysed success stories from 11 towns in Poland, Italy, and The Netherlands. From urban flats to rural homes, users surveyed reported thermal comfort and reduced bills in unrenovated buildings. These findings underscore the viability of installing heat […] The post Heat pumps still deliver savings and comfort in not-yet-renovated homes, sur...| Cool Products
Heating and cooling accounts for a staggering 80% of energy used in EU households – with 75% of that coming from fossil fuels. This pollutes as much as all the cars in the EU combined. There are solutions at our fingertips, but policymakers must step up and deliver on climate targets. Here’s how. The deployment […] The post It is time for the EU to clean up heating appeared first on Cool Products.| Cool Products
Ambitious laws begin with ambitious goals. To lessen the negative environmental impacts of printers and cartridges, laws must be designed with sustainability as a priority. In its new preparatory study on ecodesign possibilities for printers and cartridges, the European Commission has created a solid starting point for what could become impactful ecodesign requirements – but […]| Cool Products
