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Vaasa promotes sustainable mobility and citizen participation
During its European Green Leaf Year 2026, Vaasa is investing in bicycle maintenance stands, e-bikes for city administration employees and citizen participation.
UBA packaging FAQ: understanding roles, documentation and deadlines
The updated UBA FAQ explains roles and obligations under packaging law. For businesses, correctly assigning responsibilities, documentation and application dates is key.
EmpCo Directive Effective September: New Rules for Green Claims
In two days, the new regulations implementing the European EmpCo Directive will take effect in Germany. Companies should therefore review
PPWR: An EU Regulation, Different National Responses
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026. While the far-reaching bans on certain single-use plastic
ECOPV-EU ranks second in terms of active WEEE registrations!
ECOPV-EU is one of the leading providers and ranks second in terms of active WEEE registrations – including registrations through
Battery Registration: ECOPV-EU Is Market Leader in Registrations
A strong signal to the market: In the latest market comparison, ECOPV-EU ranks first in terms of active battery registrations
France’s waiver of the mandatory deposit
Following intensive negotiations in September, the French Ministry of the Environment decided not to introduce a mandatory national deposit system
Germany Calls for Relief on the PPWR
The German federal government is advocating at the EU level for targeted amendments to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
September Compliance Update: EmpCo, PPWR and Textile EPR
September is marked by stricter requirements for environmental communication and packaging compliance. A critical deadline is approaching for companies:On September
VerpackDG & PPWR FAQ: Manufacturers, LUCID and Marketplace
The legal requirements for packaging are becoming increasingly complex. Who is officially considered a “manufacturer”? What new design and recycling
Recycling Rates Review: The Current Situation and the New Laws
Whether packaging is actually recycled is determined only in practice – by the mix of materials, sorting technology, and market
EPR FAQ: Everything about WEEE, BattDG, PPWR and EWKFondsG
Whether it’s waste electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, or packaging – the legal requirements of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are
🔋New as of January 1: Why the counter model makes waste disposal safer now
As of January 1, 2026, a significant change has taken effect at all municipal recycling centers and collection points in
Solar Panels: What Manufacturers Need to Know About the 72-Hour Window
Since October 2015, PV modules have been subject to the WEEE Directive. The biggest challenge here is the tight timeframe
Design for Recycling: A package’s fate is determined at the moment of its creation ♻️
Multi-layer composite films that cannot be separated. Labels that contaminate plastic. Black packaging that sorting systems cannot detect. All of
🔋The 5 battery categories under the BattDG
The regulatory landscape for batteries has undergone a fundamental transformation. The old Battery Act (BattG) of 2009, which distinguished between
No more “empty air”: PPWR puts an end to wasted space!
We’ve all been there: you order a small charging cable and end up with a box the size of a
♻️ Global Recycling Day: What’s it all about?
Last week was Global Recycling Day – but what exactly are we celebrating? World Recycling Day is an annual international
Single-use plastics: Germany tightens regulations – what matters in 2026 🌍
Plastic is everywhere. In every supermarket, at every coffee stand, in every bag. And that’s exactly the problem. The extent:
WEEE Check: An Overview of the 6 Categories
WEEE categories determine your obligations—and whether your registration with the ear Foundation is truly legally compliant. Under the “Open Scope”
PPWR & VerpackDG
Compliance has long been mandatory – it determines market access. While many are still grappling with Germany’s Packaging Act (VerpackG),
☀️ Solar Panels: What You Need to Know
The solar industry is the backbone of the energy transition. However, from a regulatory standpoint, manufacturers and importers of photovoltaic
PPWR: Why B2B Companies Need to Act Now
For a long time, packaging regulations primarily applied to the consumer market (B2C). Industrial and transport packaging were subject to
What exactly is the OfH?
The new Battery Act Implementation Act (BattDG), which has been in effect since October 7, 2025, has fundamentally redefined the