New EU Regulation: How to Accelerate Your Transition to the Circular Economy

The European Commission has just adopted an ambitious set of ecodesign rules, marking a decisive turning point for companies in their approach to sustainability.

These new regulations aim to radically transform how products are designed, used, and recycled. The objective is clear: shift from a linear "extract-produce-dispose" economic model to a sustainable and regenerative circular economy.

For businesses, this represents both a major challenge and a strategic opportunity to differentiate in the market. Organizations that anticipate these changes can transform this regulatory constraint into a lasting competitive advantage.

Challenge	Risk	Opportunity
Regulatory compliance	Financial and legal sanctions	Early competitive differentiation
Operational costs	Significant initial investments	Long-term cost reduction through efficiency
Brand image	Damaged reputation in case of non-compliance	Recognized leadership in sustainability
Customer relations	Loss of environmentally-sensitive markets	Increased loyalty and new segments

This transformation requires a structured approach and adapted tools to succeed. As-a-service solutions and digital platforms become essential to track, optimize, and valorize product flows in this new economy.

The Stakes of New European Regulation

The new texts impose binding criteria for manufacturers and distributors, completely redefining industry standards. This regulatory transformation is part of an ambitious circular economy approach that disrupts traditional models.

The impact of these measures goes beyond the simple regulatory framework. It's a true industrial revolution pushing companies to rethink their design, production, and distribution processes.

The Four Fundamental Pillars of Regulation

These requirements are structured around four fundamental pillars that constitute the foundation of the new European circular approach:

• Enhanced product durability: Mandatory extension of minimum lifespan with reinforced resistance testing
• Mandatory repairability: Spare parts availability for minimum 10 years with accessible technical documentation
• Increased recycled content: Minimum quota of 30% recycled materials by 2027, with traceability certification
• Enhanced material traceability: Complete supply chain documentation via the Digital Product Passport (DPP)

Quantified Objectives and Implementation Timeline

These requirements concern several consumer product categories, from electronics to textiles. European objectives are particularly ambitious and precise.

The European Commission aims for a 40% waste reduction and a 25% decrease in environmental footprint by 2030. These figures come with binding intermediate targets from 2025.

The progressive approach allows companies to adapt, but deadlines remain tight. Pioneer sectors serve as laboratories for other industries.

Detailed Sectoral Impact

Sector	Specific Criteria	Deadline	Penalties	Circular Opportunities
Electronics	Repairability + Mandatory DPP	March 2025	Up to 4% of revenue	Refurbishment and equipment rental
Textile	30% recycled content	January 2026	Up to 2% of revenue	Second-hand and upcycling
Home appliances	+50% lifespan	June 2025	Up to 3% of revenue	As-a-service services
Furniture	Complete traceability	September 2025	Up to 2.5% of revenue	Refurbishment and rental
Professional equipment	DPP + repairability	December 2025	Up to 3.5% of revenue	Digital management platforms

Operational Challenges for Companies

Compliance requires significant investments in R&D, information systems, and team training. SMEs are particularly exposed as they have fewer resources to adapt.

Companies must also rethink their supplier partnerships. Required traceability demands enhanced collaboration throughout the value chain.

This regulatory transformation paradoxically opens new commercial opportunities. Companies that master sustainability and circularity challenges can develop lasting competitive advantages and access new market segments.

ZIQY: Your Circular Transformation Solution

Our SaaS platform offers a comprehensive technological response to new regulatory challenges, transforming constraints into competitive advantages.

In a context where companies face multiplying environmental obligations, ZIQY positions itself as the orchestrator of your transition to the circular economy.

Our integrated approach allows centralizing all your circular processes on a single platform, eliminating technological silos and optimizing your operational flows.

Modular Architecture for Progressive Transformation

The ZIQY solution is structured around four integrated modules, designed to adapt to your transformation pace:

Module	Main Function	Immediate Benefit	Average ROI
Digital Product Passport	Comprehensive lifecycle traceability with blockchain	Automated DPP compliance	-40% reporting time
Rental Management	Product usage maximization via as-a-Service models	New recurring revenue	+25% revenue per product
Refurbishment Platform	Lifespan extension with automated quality tracking	Reduced material costs	-30% procurement costs
Regulatory Reporting	Simplified compliance with automatic declaration generation	Total legal security	-50% non-compliance risks

Digital Product Passport: Traceability at Performance Service

Our DPP module revolutionizes your product data management by creating a unique digital identity for each item.

Through blockchain technology, each lifecycle stage is timestamped and secured, creating an unalterable history that meets the strictest traceability requirements.

Collected data automatically feeds your sustainability reports and regulatory declarations, eliminating manual errors and drastically reducing your processing times.

As-a-Service Models: Maximizing Usage Value

Integrated rental management transforms your products into services, opening new business models particularly suited to professional equipment and durable goods.

Our platform automates the entire process: from reservation to billing, including predictive maintenance and returns management.

Optimization algorithms analyze usage patterns to maximize your fleet utilization rate and identify refurbishment opportunities.

Intelligent Refurbishment: Extending Lifespan

The refurbishment module relies on artificial intelligence to automatically assess returned product condition and determine optimal actions.

Reconditioning processes are standardized and tracked, ensuring consistent quality and certification of your second-hand products.

Integration with DPP and rental modules enables continuous monitoring of refurbished product performance, feeding your continuous improvement strategies.

Automated Reporting: Simplifying Compliance

Our reporting engine automatically generates all your regulatory declarations from real-time data collected on your platform.

Customizable dashboards offer complete visibility on your circularity indicators and environmental performance.

Predictive alerts warn you in advance of regulatory deadlines and critical thresholds, allowing you to anticipate corrective actions.

Measurable Impact on Your Performance

Transform these regulatory constraints into strategic and differentiating opportunities for your brand. The circular economy is no longer an option, it's a business necessity.

Our optimization algorithms continuously analyze your circular flows to identify improvement opportunities and maximize your return on investment.

ZIQY's data-driven approach allows you to make informed decisions based on precise metrics rather than estimates.

Progressive Deployment and Expert Support

Our implementation methodology adapts to your digital maturity and operational constraints.

The ZIQY team accompanies you at every step: from initial audit to team training, including personalized platform configuration.

Open APIs facilitate integration with your existing systems (ERP, CRM, WMS), preserving your previous technology investments.