Ecodesign aims to make products more resource-efficient and reduce their environmental impact. Legal requirements for ecodesign have been established in the European single market for two decades. However, European Regulation 2024/1781 on ecodesign for sustainable products has significantly expanded the framework for ecodesign, introducing comprehensive information requirements and the so-called ‘digital product passport’. How will the Regulation be applicable on a product-specific basis, and what challenges will this pose for products and those responsible for technical communication?
