According to the EU's newly released "Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation," cables sold in the EU market must contain at least 30% recycled materials starting in 2027. Several European cable giants have announced investments in recycled copper and plastic production lines. Leoni AG plans to increase the proportion of recycled materials in all its UL-certified power cords to 40% by the end of 2026, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 120,000 tons annually.