As an essential component for many sectors in our economy, the sustainability of batteries needs to be fostered at each stage of their lifecycle. This is only possible if joint action is undertaken at all levels to boost the circular economy of the battery value chains and ultimately favour a successful transition.

The fifth episode of the APPLiA’s series of short digital interviews is now available. This is the time for Food Contact Materials. At a glance, the industry’s commitment to ensuring food safety and public health as covered by our expert.

Paolo Falcioni, APPLiA’s Director General, was invited to share the home appliance industry’s perspective at the SPARK event, in a panel featuring technology for renewable energy. 

How is the home appliance sector manufacturing devices fit for smart homes? Check out APPLiA's 2019-2020 Statistical Report.

With the SCIP database, ECHA - the European Chemicals Agency, makes available today a “data bank” of substances of very high concern in articles and products, as provided by companies supplying the latter to be placed on the EU market. 

APPLiA members BSH, De' Longhi, Electroluc, Miele, Samsung and Whirpool with Tefal-OBH Nordica and APPLiA Sweden jointly contributed to a debate piece released by Swedish industry newspaper SvD on the implications of national initiatives on the functioning of the EU Single Market.