LONGTIME® Blog: Sustainability news and durable products
Discover the latest news and articles on our blog dedicated to sustainable products and repairability. Find out about the latest technical and regulatory developments, with a particular focus on the LONGTIME® label.
Durability survey: Headphones
Audio headphones have become essential in recent years as a9> equipment flagship of the technological landscape technological landscape. They now...
Feedback from Fairphone on LONGTIME® certification
Testimonial from Fairphone: sustainability in the DNA Fairphone is a global benchmark for sustainable electronics designed to last, offering...
Dot-Drops certification testimonial
Dot-Drops : sustainability as a design driver Dot-Drops is a committed French brand that designs luggage that is sustainable, eco-responsible,...
Hoben and Alpenwood stoves further strengthen their commitment to sustainability
Hoben and Alpenwood stoves further strengthen their commitment to sustainability Hoben and Alpenwood pellet stoves (re)confirm their leadership in...
Testimonial Durability diagnosis with LONGTIME® for Zodiac
Testimonial Durability Diagnostics with ZODIACMy name is Nadia Nia, QSE Manager at Zodiac. I work at the company’s research and development centre,...
Discover the LONGTIME® V2 Standards: a new step towards sustainability!
LONGTIME® V2: The new standard in durabilityLONGTIME® takes a major step forward in its commitment to sustainable and responsible consumption with...
Durability, a PELLENC requirement
As autumn slowly draws to a close and winter approaches, outdoor working conditions are becoming more demanding for professionals. This is the ideal...
Univ’R chauffage and Longtime®
Univ'R chauffage: A deep commitment to sustainability with the LONGTIME® label Univ'R Chauffage once again confirms its pioneering role in the...
What are the 10 robustness criteria for a sustainability label?
Sustainability labels play a crucial role in meeting today's environmental and social challenges. They help consumers to make informed choices and...
Webinaire #4 | Directive GreenClaims
LONGTIME® experts are hosting this webinar on Green ClaimsHow do you prepare for the Green Claims Directive? The Green Claims Directive is a new...
4 tips for choosing a durable, high-performance electric kettle
Which electric kettle should you choose? 4 tips for a smart, sustainable purchase The electric kettle has become a must-have in many kitchens,...
Survey on gas-fired auxiliary heaters
We are studying the durability of gas-fired auxiliary heaters. They allow you to heat a room quickly and are easy to move around. For this study, we...
Which juicer to choose in 2025
Which juicer to choose in 2025? A guide to the right equipment Filling up on vitamins at home, without additives or packaging, often starts with a...
The difference between ecological, environmentally-friendly and sustainable products
Differentiating between ecological, environmentally-friendly and sustainable goods is more than just a semantic nuance: it’s a major ecological and economic challenge.
New e-waste management standards: A sustainable response to the environmental emergency
New e-waste management standards: A sustainable response to the environmental emergency The rapid growth in electronic waste represents a major...
Batteries and programmed obsolescence
Lithium-ion batteries and programmed obsolescence: why do they degrade so quickly and what impact does this have on your device?
What is an eco-responsible product?
What is an eco-responsible product? An eco-responsible product is part of a global approach to sustainability. This means that reduces its...
What are the criteria for an eco-responsible product?
What are the criteria for an eco-responsible product? An eco-responsible product is one that is designed, manufactured and distributed in such a way...
Complete Maintenance and Care Guide for Cordless Hedge Trimmers
Cordless Hedge Trimmer Maintenance and Care Guide To ensure optimal performance and extend the lifespan of your cordless hedge trimmer, regular...
Study on mobile systems for maintaining and reheating foodstuffs
Mobile food holding and reheating systems (ovens) are becoming essential in the world of Cafés, Hotels and Restaurants (CHR) to guarantee food...
Sustainability consultation: Pellet stoves
Pellet stoves are appreciated for their durability, offering a reliable and economical solution for heating our homes in winter. But are they all...
Smartphone sustainability survey
Smartphones have become indispensable companions in our daily lives, but are they all designed to last? Do they really stand the test of time and...
Sustainability survey: Cables and chargers
Cables and chargers, although essential for our devices, are often not designed to withstand daily wear and tear, frequent twisting and rapid...
Repair or buy new?
Repair or buy new? When repairing a toaster becomes an extreme sport! Ah, repair, that subtle art of saving a faulty object from oblivion! Who...
5 tips to extend the life of your coffee machine
5 tips to extend the life of your coffee machine Having a coffee machine that works for many years requires regular maintenance and appropriate...
Which plancha to choose in 2025
🔥 Which plancha to choose in 2025? Complete guide The plancha has become a must-have for outdoor kitchens. It allows a wide variety of foods...
How to choose the right vacuum cleaner?
What Role Do Capacitors Play in Obsolescence?
What Role Do Capacitors Play in Obsolescence? Capacitors are well-known components in the world of repair. They have been present for a long time in...
Reconditioning at the heart of reparability
Is this finally the end of the world of rapid consumption and programmed obsolescence? It would seem that the practices of reparability and...
Extending product lifecycle and reducing environmental impact
Extending the lifecycle of products is an essential strategy for reducing their ecological footprint.
Repairing and maintaining your food processor
Repairing and maintaining your food processor A well-maintained food processor guarantees efficient, long-lasting cooking. Beyond its practical...
Troubleshooting and maintenance for your bean-to-cup coffee machine
Troubleshooting and maintenance for your bean-to-cup coffee machine Automatic coffee machines are true allies for coffee lovers. However, regular,...
5 Tips to extend the life of your vacuum cleaner
5 Tips to extend the life of your vacuum cleaner On average, a vacuum cleaner is used 200 times a year! Even though these are robust household...
Prepare your pellet stove for winter: 5 practical tips
Winter is approaching, and it's essential to make sure your pellet stove is in top condition to heat your home efficiently. Here are five...
LONGTIME® vs the French Durability Index?
Discover the key differences between the LONGTIME® label and the French durability index for sustainable consumption.
Everything you need to know about the durability index
Planned obsolescence is a major challenge for the sustainable and efficient management of resources, anda major concern for the environment. To help...
How do you write a non-financial report?
The non-financial report is a highly relevant tool for communicating in terms of CSR. Are you having trouble navigating the regulatory texts...
Consultation: LONGTIME® Certification Standard V2
LONGTIME®, the European benchmark for products designed to last, is launching a public consultation on its brand new V2 standard. Since its creation...
Understanding the reparability index
5 keys to understanding the French reparability index Extending the life of products is becoming a major issue. Faced with the impact of our...
What does the European Green Deal mean for sustainability?
Circular economy | EU presents ambitious plan for sustainable products and the right to repairAs part of the European Green Deal, the European...
Citizens’ Climate Convention and sustainability
In June 2020, the Citizens' Convention, a coalition of voluntary citizens from civil society, unveiled 149 concrete proposals and solutions to meet...
Professionals, how to prepare for the reparability index?
The reparability index for electrical and electronic equipment is a French government measure stemming from the law on the fight against waste and...
European Parliament votes to support sustainable product policy
On November 26, 2020, Members of the European Parliament voted in favor of the right to repair and against practices that reduce the lifespan of...
LONGTIME® joins the UN One Planet network
The LONGTIME® label is managed by Ethikis, an ESUS-certified cooperative. Collaboration is an integral part of our DNA, and we're delighted to be...
Sustainability: beware of greenwashing!
For the first time this year, the European Commission has turned its attention to greenwashing, with the aim of sweeping up the environmental claims...
Bearing in the study of sustainability
Capable of turning at 400,000 rpm and climbing to 580km/h, the mechanical bearing is an element of fascinating aptitude, coming into play in the...
WHAT about the repair sector in the circular economy?
The repair sector has a major role to play in the circular economy. Once in a bad way, the repair sector is now experiencing a strong rebound. The...
Europe and eco-design policies
Europe recently published the Green New Deal, its new green package for growth. In this plan, which aims to strengthen and anchor the circular...
What is the obligation to sell spare parts from the circular economy?
At the start of the new year, the anti-waste and circular economy law presents us with its new decrees. On the agenda: mandatory availability of...
What is the reparation fund?
The repair fund is a financial support scheme aimed at households, the purpose of which is to relieve the bill in the event of an EEE failure. This...
How can we consume more responsibly?
If you eat organic and ethically, why are you still buying disposable appliances? You're a responsible consumer, you pay attention to the impact of...
What’s the alternative to black friday?
Le Black Friday et ses impacts : Qu'est ce que le black friday ? Le Black Friday est un événement commercial annuel qui a lieu le lendemain de la...
For a responsible Christmas with LONGTIME®.
In just a few days, the festive season will be upon us. Conviviality, meals with friends, family time and...over-consumption! In a tense global...
What is the Green Claims Directive?
Green Claims is a new European directive designed to regulate the use of environmental claims and thus combat greenwashing practices. It aims to...
Enhancing LONGTIME®’s CSR approach
As we shall see in this article, the concepts of CSR and sustainability are very closely linked. As a result, once certification has been obtained,...
LONGTIME complies with ISO 14020, ISO 14021 and other eco-labeling standards.
LONGTIME® est un programme volontaire qui se base sur l’évaluation de 38 critères en rapport avec le cycle de vie des produits et dédié aux produits...
What are the new selection criteria of consumers ?
Consumer trends are changing, evolving and transforming. The health crisis we're going through is no small part of this, as it's one of the...
Xplorer, feedback on LONGTIME® certification
We wanted to get feedback from Xplorer on how the LONGTIME® approach works. Here is the testimony of Alain Loubet, Chief executive at Xplorer. Could...
Univ’R Chauffage, feedback on LONGTIME® certification
We wanted to get feedback from Univ’R Chauffage on how the LONGTIME® approach works. Here is the testimony of Bruno Giorgi, Chief executive at...
Santos, feedback on LONGTIME® certification
We wanted to get feedback from Santos on how the LONGTIME® approach works. Here is the testimony of Sébastien Goupil, Quality Manager at Santos....