The podcast episodes discuss the Ecodesign Directive, a key EU policy instrument that establishes standards for the environmental performance of products. This policy aims to encourage product designs that enable repair, reuse, and recycling, thereby supporting a more circular economy.

In episode 55158, 'How Policy Can Help Create a More Circular Economy with Leonidas Milios', the guest outlines how the Ecodesign Directive, along with other economic instruments, can promote product lifetime extension through repair and reuse. The episode provides details on the directive's requirements and its role in the broader policy mix to enable a circular transition.

The podcast series also features episode 54673, 'What is the Circular Economy Game In the Loop? with Katherine Whalen', which discusses how the 'In the Loop' board game can be used by businesses to explore circular strategies, including the importance of eco-design for end-of-life considerations.