EU eco-design rules are major step forward - the UK must stick with them

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New EU rules boosting repairability and energy efficiency of TVs, fridges and lighting products will cut consumer costs and emissions, argues Andrew Warren

New EU ecodesign laws will require electricity-consuming products to be easier to repair or recycle, as well as even more energy efficient. The new rules were agreed in principle by all 28 EU member states...

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