🇩🇰🇪🇺 Denmark now holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and we support its priorities for a secure, competitive, and green Europe. As a global industry operating in a highly competitive market, the home appliance sector needs a regulatory environment that

🔵 APPLiA submitted its feedback to the European Commission public consultation on the “Digital product passport – rules for service providers,” calling for a proportionate, efficient, and workable framework that builds on what already works. With nearly 2️⃣ million product

📣 Our Director General, Paolo Falcioni, and Senior Policy Director on Environment Korrina Hegarty , joined today’s high-level Clean Industrial Dialogue on Circularity, representing the home appliance industry in an exchange with European policymakers and industry leaders. The

Which materials define today’s large home appliances? 🤔 The average material composition of large home appliances can vary depending on factors such as the type of appliance, brand, model, and manufacturing processes. However, one trend is clear: steel and stainless steel

📢 The adoption of the EU's #ChemicalsPackage marks a crucial opportunity to lay the groundwork for the ongoing #Omnibus simplification process, driven by a science-based and balanced approach to chemical regulation. 💬 "While the proposal does not explicitly reference the home

📢Europe’s circular economy is stuck in red tape. We’re calling for smarter, simpler rules that help (not hinder) innovation. Let’s make reuse & recycling easier, not harder. 📝Read our call to action 👉bit.ly/454XYpW ✍🏻 Signatories: APPLiA 🏡, Computer &

The home appliance sector plays an active role in supporting repair activities across Europe. 🛠️👨‍🔧 Recent data shows that 95% of repair cases are completed, keeping appliances in use for longer. In 2023, 276.5 million appliances were placed on the market. The repair and service

Why join APPLiA as an Associate Member? As an Associate Member, you will have access to: 🔹 Exclusive EU policy updates 🔹 Key market intelligence to stay ahead of trends 🔹 Networking & business opportunities 🔹 Events & brands exposure Being part of APPLiA 🏡 allows you

📊 Energy in focus: Between 2019 and 2023, energy prices rose sharply across the EU, with some countries seeing particularly steep increases. At the same time, household consumption declined in most Member States, though a few recorded rising energy use. These shifts reflect how

📉 A clear trend: European households are becoming more energy efficient. A large share of energy savings consistently comes from heating. Improvements in other areas, including the use of home appliances, have also increased, reflecting the positive impact of more

♻️ How much e-waste is actually being collected across the EU? While levels vary by country, the data shows a shared effort to recover more Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Most Member States collect a mix of large and small home appliances, along with other types of

Let's go circular ♻️🇪🇺 Today, we launched an open public consultation & the Call for Evidence for the upcoming Circular Economy Act to gather inputs from stakeholders, companies & the broader public across Europe! #EUHaveYourSay NOW 👉 europa.eu/!qVbHBV #CircularEconomy

♻️ Behind every recycled appliance is a second life for valuable materials! 📈 From 2011 to 2021, the collection, treatment, and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (#WEEE) in the home appliance sector have grown steadily - with 4.0 Mt of collected WEEE being

🤔 What happens to materials and energy once industrial processes are complete? In industrial and complementary processes, various materials and energy can be recovered from waste flows to minimise waste, reduce resource consumption, and improve sustainability. 📊 The data

📣 APPLiA has submitted its feedback to the European Commission consultation on the #CBAM - covering the downstream extension, anti-circumvention rules, and electricity emissions. ⚠️ Why it matters for #homeappliances? 1️⃣ Some home appliances contain up to 70% CBAM-covered goods by

📊 The global large appliances market in 2024 reflects diverse market dynamics. While Europe experienced a modest decline in unit sales over the period, other areas such as Russia, South Korea, and China recorded noticeable growth. Overall, worldwide sales continued to rise

🏠 What’s the outlook for home appliance units traded in Europe? Between 2023 and 2024, the number of household appliance units traded in Europe saw a period of adjustment. Overall volumes changed slightly, with variations across product categories highlighting different

🇪🇺📦 The import of home appliances into Europe in 2024 shows a significant flow, with small home appliances accounting for the majority, followed by large appliances. The majority of imports come from Asia, the Rest of Europe, and the Americas, confirming these regions as