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Sustainable Products and Eco-Friendly Design: The Draft Regulation of a New Era
09 June 2025
In line with the European Green Deal’s objective to enhance environmental sustainability, a new step is being taken. The draft of the "Framework Regulation on the Eco-Design Requirements for Sustainable Products," which is planned to be implemented in Türkiye, will initiate a new era requiring the production of environmentally friendly, durable, and recyclable products. So, what does this draft regulation mean? What changes will it bring for businesses, manufacturers, and consumers?
What is the Purpose of the Draft Regulation?
The draft aims to ensure that products are designed to be environmentally friendly from the very beginning. It targets the reduction of environmental impacts throughout the product’s entire life cycle—production, usage, recycling, and disposal.
What Does It Cover?
- Products must feature energy efficiency, durability, repairability, and recyclability as sustainability standards,
- Incorporation of secondary raw materials in products,
- Introduction of Digital Product Passports to transparently share product information,
- Manufacturers will have environmental footprint reporting obligations,
- Products must be designed according to environmental performance criteria aligned with their life cycle.
Who Will It Affect?
- Manufacturers and Importers: New product designs must meet environmental criteria.
- Supply Chain Managers: Sustainable sourcing of raw materials will be prioritized.
- Retailers: Product sustainability labeling may become mandatory.
- Consumers: Conscious consumption behavior will be promoted.
Why Is It Important?
- Alignment with the European Market: Companies exporting from Türkiye to the EU must comply with these new environmental standards.
- Transition to a Circular Economy: Promotes systems that use resources efficiently and minimize waste generation.
- Combatting the Climate Crisis: Supports sustainable development goals by reducing carbon footprints.
When Will It Take Effect?
Still in draft form, this regulation is currently open for public consultation. Once feedback is collected and evaluated, it is expected to be published in the Official Gazette and come into force.
A Note from Mol-e:
At Mol-e, through our digital waste management platform, we provide digital support for the transition to eco-design for both producers and consumers. We offer sustainable solutions for digital waste passports, environmental reporting, recycling tracking, and e-waste management.
Conclusion:
This new framework regulation draft is not just a legal arrangement; it also envisions a complete restructuring of the production-consumption chain based on environmental responsibility. For businesses, this transformation should be seen not as a burden, but as an opportunity to strengthen competitiveness.
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