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Empower People, Improve the Market | Going into Action! 🌍 The countdown is on for the Euroconsumers Forum 2024 ! Join us on December 5th in Brussels as we discuss the most pressing issues shaping our society, with panels and workshops on frauds and scams, AI and the next generation, sustainability, and the future of Europe. 🌱 We’re excited to welcome inspiring speakers, including: Ayleen Charlotte – fraud victim turned anti-fraud advocate, featured in Netflix' The Tinder Swindler Alec Ross – Author, Professor at Bologna Business School & Entrepreneur Marietje Schaake – Stanford University (Cyber Policy Center), Former MEP and author of the book 'The Tech Coup' …and many more! This year’s EC Forum also brings back the prestigious BeXt Awards to honor brands that lead with quality, sustainability, and value. Mark your calendar! Sign up here https://lnkd.in/eVE-DtAV

It’s not always clear to consumers what repairs or adjustments were actually made to the products they buy. 🤔 So how good is "as good as new"? 🗨️ "58% of consumers said they weren’t informed about the changes carried out. There’s clearly an information gap that needs addressing,” says Olivia Brown from euroconsumers. Rewatch our #StartTalking webinar 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_yqSikd and discover insights from the Euroconsumers survey 👉https://lnkd.in/eKzxxiqk on consumer perspectives on refurbished goods.

🔥 🏘️ Europe’s ready for a home heating revolution—but demand for heat pumps has taken a nosedive after years of steady growth. Are heat pumps really the answer to our heating needs, or is it time for a new plan?   November’s #StartTalking, brought to you by Altroconsumo, partner of CLEAR-HP EU project coordinated by BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation    We’re diving into how policy, money, and consumer habits are shaping heat pump adoption—and what it’ll take to really make them work!   Don’t miss it! 🗓️ Date: 21/11 at 3PM CET

👏 We welcome the news that the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether #Temu may have breached the Digital Services Act (#DSA). Safety tests conducted by #Euroconsumers found evidence of mediocre-quality, poorly labeled products containing harmful materials or ingredients, proving that low prices often mean low safety and little respect for EU laws. 👉https://lnkd.in/eGg6j6fM ❗ All online platforms should know that no matter how fast the delivery or how low the prices, 🛡️ safety comes first.

Same here! Our #Euroconsumers election survey shows inflation, economic stress, and global conflicts are major concerns for Europeans. 🔎 Curious to see what else was on people’s minds? Check it out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecyBMyBs

📱 Buying refurbished the right thing to do! But according to Ugo Vallauri Co-director from The Restart Project, we should prioritise using what we have for as long as possible. 🗨️ “The vast majority of a product's environmental impact occurs before you ever switched it on.” Make sure to check out our #StartTalking webinar and listen to our lively debate!👉https://lnkd.in/e_yqSikd

🥁 And that's a wrap! Thank you for joining us today for our #StartTalking webinar where we discussed the rise of refurbished goods. Be sure to catch up on the event summary below, and remember, you can rewatch the webinar anytime by clicking here 👉https://lnkd.in/e_yqSikd Olivia Brown: "People genuinely want to choose more sustainable options, but the challenge is that sustainability often comes at a higher price, making it a difficult choice." Sepp Eisenriegler: "We live in a growth-driven economy, where some big manufacturers shorten product lifespans to survive. This leads to increasing resource use and emissions, which isn’t necessary because we don’t need to invent anything new." Ugo Vallauri: "From an environmental perspective, refurbishing goods is crucial. The majority of a product's environmental impact occurs long before it's ever switched on." Paul Anton Ploberger: "I think the real question isn’t repair versus refurbishment; it’s us versus new." Moderated by Liz Coll

🔧 Celebrating Repair: A New Perspective on Sustainability Imagine a world where repair, reuse, and durability are the norm. That’s the vision behind the REPper project, uniting Euroconsumers members like OCU, Altroconsumo, and Deco Proteste to promote sustainable practices across Southern Europe. From Marseille's first Repair Festival to Altroconsumo's repair resources website and international learning hubs, the REPper project is promoting a culture of repair that’s good for both consumers and the planet. 👉 Read more about these inspiring steps towards a more sustainable future https://lnkd.in/emUmhF3b

New Start Talking 👉 Refurb rising: how good is as ‘good as new’?   Refurbished goods are becoming a popular choice for consumers, with big brands and marketplaces offering devices that are ‘as good as new.’ But is this emerging market mature enough to deliver on sustainability and consumer protection? 🤔 Join our Start Talking session on the 31st of October, where we’ll dive into the world of refurbished goods and tackle the big questions: 🔍 Why are refurbished products so important for a sustainable future?  💻 What’s the difference between 2nd hand, refurbished, reconditioned, and remanufactured devices?  🛡️ How can we ensure refurbished products meet safety standards?  💡 What can the EU learn from global refurbishment practices? Let’s explore how we can build a stronger, trustworthy refurbished market for both the planet and consumers.  📅 Don’t miss it! 🗓️ Date: 31/10 at 3PM CET

Just a few hours to go! Join us at 3 PM for our #StartTalking webinar as we dive into the world of refurbished goods. Can it really be resilient, consumer-first, and planet-friendly? Don’t miss out!—join us below! 👇