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ZEREZ – What’s behind the requirement for solar power systems?
As of February 1, 2025, it is mandatory in Germany to provide the ZEREZ ID for the grid connection of
WEEE number: Required for the sale of electrical appliances in Germany
Anyone who manufactures electrical appliances in Germany, imports them into Germany, or offers them for sale here for the first
PPWR: What’s Changing in Fruit and Vegetable Packaging Starting in 2030
Starting August 12, 2026, the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will become mandatory in all EU member states, thereby replacing existing
Cigarette Butts: The underestimated hazardous waste in our environment
Flicking cigarette butts onto the street is often still tolerated, even though a single butt – with its mix of
Who pays for cleanliness? The focus on Single-Use Plastics
Single-use plastic products end up as litter in our environment far too often and pollute the oceans. To combat littering,
Plastic-Free Straws: What the ban really achieves – and which alternative is gaining ground
Since July 3, 2021, single-use plastic straws may no longer be placed on the market in the EU. The directive
Earth Day 2026
Today is April 22. This date is more than just a mark on the calendar – it stands worldwide for
Removable batteries in smartphones will be mandatory starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, there will be a noticeable change for smartphones in the EU: The removable battery is making a
Tethered Caps: Why the lid now stays attached to the bottle ♻️
Have you ever gotten frustrated by a cap that’s stuck to the bottle when you’re trying to drink? Since July
Disposable vapes: Fires in trash cans and recycling centers
The use of disposable e-cigarettes is booming – and with it, a massive safety risk. Because the built-in lithium-ion batteries
To-go cup tax: The cost of disposable cups is rising – who pays what?
According to DUH (Environmental Action Germany), Germany consumed approximately 36 billion single-use packaging items in 2022 (8 billion cups, 28
PFAS: Why these “forever chemicals” are now being regulated
PFAS are a large group of artificially produced chemicals. Experts often refer to them as “forever chemicals.” The reason for
🔋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