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Zero Waste Cities: Aspirations, Reality, and Economic Opportunities
The concept of “Zero Waste Cities” emerged from the realization that traditional waste management has reached its limits. Rising waste

Keep your EPR knowledge up to date!
Whether it’s new laws, the latest news, or useful background information: We’ll keep you up to date! The world of

Smart & Regulatory: The regulatory obligations of wearables
Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart clothing are among the fastest-growing product categories. Short innovation cycles, rapid market entry, and international

Repair instead of throwing away – the EU is getting serious 🔧
Two new regulations are fundamentally changing the way we deal with electronic devices: the Repairability Score and the Right to

65% collection target for waste electrical equipment: How far are we from meeting the target?
Millions of electrical appliances are sold in Germany every year – in 2024 alone, approximately 2.8 million tons of new

Why your old iPhone is worth more than a gold mine
A ton of old iPhones contains significantly more gold than a ton of gold ore. What sounds absurd is a

The Recycling Cycle: How Is my old electronic device recycled?
Do you know what happens to your old smartphone after you turn it in? There is much more work and

May 15: The deadline for reporting single-use plastics
Since the EWKFondsG came into effect, manufacturers have been required to report, by May 15 of each year, the single-use

Blue Angel, EU Ecolabel, and the green confusion on our packaging
When you pick up a bottle of shower gel at the supermarket today, you’re often faced with a jumble of

Navigating the compliance jungle with ease – trusted by 20,000 companies
Since our founding, ECOPV-EU has successfully guided more than 20,000 companies through the complex world of EPR compliance.For electrical and

♻️ “100% recyclable” – A promise or just empty words?
They’re everywhere in the supermarket: green labels and claims like “sustainable” or “fully recyclable.” But theory and practice often diverge.

♻️ Refurbished – A second chance instead of electronic waste
Many people are familiar with this scenario: After buying a new phone, the old one ends up unused in a

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