Posts Tagged ‘Sustainability’
TIE joins industry call for realistic solutions for transport packaging reuse
TIE together with 17 other industry associations call on European policymakers to agree on realistic solutions for transport packaging. Such packaging plays an important role in ensuring toys reach children in good condition. The reuse of transport packaging should not compromise product quality or consumer safety. Any measures should take into account the real impact…
Read MorePackaging & Packaging Waste Regulation: Toy industry recommendations to policy makers
As co-legislators are starting final negotiations on the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, toy manufacturers would like to highlight that this is an opportunity to improve European rules for packaging. If the final text protects the Single Market from fragmentation while promoting the achievement of a circular economy, it can minimise waste. TIE…
Read MoreTIE and more than 100 organisations call for harmonised EU packaging rules
More than 100 EU and national organisations, including TIE, are urging EU countries to keep the Single Market in mind when agreeing on their approach on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). As it stands now, the deal still allows Member States to introduce their own restrictions. This goes against the regulation’s goal of…
Read MoreToys of tomorrow: the challenging sustainability path
Working in the toy industry is a privilege I have enjoyed now for two decades. Every day I count myself lucky to be a part of this fun, innovative, and resilient sector. There is real fulfilment in knowing you are part of bringing kids joy and development opportunities. Our care for our consumers does not…
Read MorePackaging labels: European Parliament vote clarifies but also confuses
In yesterday’s vote, the European Parliament acknowledged the benefits of a clear EU-wide waste-sorting label for consumers and companies. This is something TIE has long pleaded for. On the other hand, Parliament also gives EU countries a free hand on labelling for packaging recycling schemes. These schemes involve manufacturers and member states. A label on these…
Read MoreToy Industries of Europe positive about EU packaging sorting label
The Environment Committee of the European Parliament proposed today an EU sorting label in the form of a pictogram that should put an end to the numerous and often contradictory national labelling initiatives we have seen in the past years. The common sorting label will have a positive impact on the environment and will benefit…
Read MoreTIE joins NGOs and European industries in calling for strong enforcement of EU green rules
TIE joined forces with 21 organisations representing NGOs and European industries to ask Member States and the European Parliament to keep the ambition for strong enforcement in the new Ecodesign Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Good enforcement is key for a competitive internal market and for reaching EU’s sustainability goals. As the European Institutions move forward…
Read MoreTIE Position on the Proposal for a new Toy Safety Regulation
Toys in Europe are safe, new rules must not risk changing that. The world is a better place with safe, affordable and fun toys. Toys fire the imagination and improve cognitive and motor skills. Toys play a vital role in play, which is so essential to children. As the makers of such tools for play,…
Read MoreJoint industry recommendations on improving the responsible management of unsold goods
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation proposal: further improving the responsible management of unsold goods TIE together with nine other industry associations ask the European institutions to consider the following requests for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) proposal: clarify the definition of unsold products allow flexibility in the type of treatments permitted disclose the…
Read MoreJoint industry statement on internal market and EU Packaging rules
TIE joined 120 industry associations to call the European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament to preserve the general principles of the internal market in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The internal market framework will best serve the environmental and economic objectives of this regulation. Toy companies now must…
Read MoreIndustry alliance calls for digital solutions for product information that work for all
Digital labelling and product information can be a good solution for businesses & consumers alike. It can respond to the call for more transparent information, reduce packaging waste, and reduce costs, We joined an industry alliance to call for a coordinated EU approach. You can read the joint letter here.
Read MoreJoint Paper: Green Deal ambition for sustainable products threatened by gaping online sales loophole
United NGOs and European industry warn that millions of products sold online including toys, electronics, furniture, and cosmetics will be able to escape the EU framework on product sustainability currently being negotiated. Some online sellers will undermine the Green Deal by dodging current and future EU legislation without having to face any consequences. The online…
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