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🔋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

BattG vs. EU Battery Regulation: The Compliance Guide for Manufacturers
While the German Battery Act (BattG) set the national standard for registration, take-back, and recycling for many years, the EU Battery Regulation

Penalties for Non-Compliance With BattG: What You Need to Know
Understanding the risks of ignoring the German Battery Act (BattG) is essential for any business placing batteries on the German

Common compliance errors under Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG)
The Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG) has fundamentally changed the rules of the game for manufacturers and importers in Germany.

The EWKFondsG: Germany’s path to a circular economy
With the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG), Germany is setting a decisive milestone in environmental protection. The law follows the

Compliance check: The most common mistakes under the Packaging Act (VerpackG)
The German Packaging Act places obligations on manufacturers and online retailers. Anyone who places packaging on the market in Germany

Germany’s New Single-Use Plastics Regulation 2025: Changes and Impacts
Germany is tightening the screws on single-use plastics in 2025. Building on EU-wide rules and earlier national measures, the new

Compliance Guide: Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG) & SUP Regulation for Manufacturers
Compliance guide to the Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG) Plastics regulation has evolved from a niche issue to a management

How SMEs Can Complete Germany’s Packaging Law Registration on a Budget
Entering the German market is attractive—but it comes with clear environmental responsibilities. The Packaging Act (Verpackungsgesetz, “VerpackG”) requires companies that

Germany’s Packaging Act and EU Environmental Rules: How Companies Can Comply with Both
The EU framework in brief While VerpackG sets Germany-specific procedures, it implements and goes beyond EU initiatives, chiefly: Packaging

The Most Common Compliance Mistakes—and What’s Really Going Wrong
Skipping or Delaying LUCID Registration What happens: Products are barred from sale; marketplaces and retailers may delist you immediately. Root

Germany’s Packaging Act 2025 Update: What Changes for B2C vs. B2B Companies
Why 2025 matters Germany’s Packaging Act (VerpackG) keeps evolving to push higher recycling rates and align with EU goals. In

Amazon Will Subsidy to Chinese Sellers Registering for Battery in the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and Ireland!
Chinese sellers on Amazon’s Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, and Sweden platforms, please check your inbox immediately to see if you have