Proposal of the Directive on Common rules promoting the repair of goods (Right to Repair Directive).

7 min

Contextualizing In response to the pressing need for sustainable consumption practices and enhanced consumer rights within the European Union (EU), a new Directive Proposal seeks to build upon the existing framework to strengthen the internal market’s functionality while promoting a high level of environmental protection and consumer welfare. Directive (EU) 2019/771 initially laid the groundwork … Continued

Unveiling the Green Curtain: European Parliament Takes Firm Action to Combat Greenwashing and Safeguard Consumers

5 min

On January 17th 2024, the European Parliament approved the ‘Green Claims Directive’, which aims to improve product labelling and to ban misleading environmental or ‘green’ claims. Such decision represents a significant milestone towards the promotion of sustainable practices and consumer protection within the European Union. It is important to stress out that Member States will … Continued

Green shipping: Updates on MRV Regulation to Maritime Transportation

9 min

1. Introduction It is recognized that shipping transportation is an essential facility for the existence of the global economy and the global trade of goods. However, it faces ecological difficulties due to the rising fuel costs and environmental pressures, especially in the case of maritime transportation – according to the Fourth Green House Gas Study … Continued

Quanto custa realmente uma embalagem retornável?

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O acórdão revela os potenciais conflitos e incoerências internas do sistema jurídico ao regular o uso e reuso de embalagens reutilizáveis.