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The amount of portable batteries collected is steadily increasing!
The amount of portable batteries collected is steadily increasing! The amount of used batteries and rechargeable batteries collected in Germany
More than just recycling: How the R hierarchy guides the circular economy
In public discourse, recycling is often regarded as the ultimate solution. However, the scientific and legal waste hierarchy shows that
Photovoltaics in Germany: From a Launch in Space to a Mainstay of the Energy Mix
The modern solar cell was invented in 1954. Once an expensive technology used in satellites, it now supplies a large
The Future of the Solar Industry: What you need to know about the new EU regulations
Die Zukunft der PV-Branche: Was Sie über die neuen EU-Vorgaben wissen müssen Die Zukunft der PV-Branche: Was Sie über die
Circular Economy instead of Waste Export: A closer look at the new EU Waste Shipment Regulation
On November 21, 2026, the official ban on the export of EU plastic waste to non-OECD countries will take effect.Although
The “Disposal Wave”: What Happens to Our Solar Panels After 30 Years? ☀️♻️
The “Disposal Wave”: What Happens to Our Solar Panels After 30 Years? ☀️♻️ Die „Entsorgungswelle“: Was passiert mit unseren Solarmodulen
The Future of the Circular Economy: Collection Targets for Batteries
With the new Battery Act Implementation Act (BattDG) and the EU Battery Regulation, stricter rules for disposal and recycling are
The EU Repairability and Durability Index 2026/2027
The EU Repairability and Durability Index 2026/2027 In the summer of 2026, the “European Green Deal” will drive the transition
Guide and Checklist: EPR Compliance for Batteries in Belgium
Elementor #17155 Guide and Checklist: EPR Compliance for Batteries in Belgium Anyone who sells battery-powered products in Belgium is familiar
ECOPV-EU operates its own collection system for used device batteries
As an officially recognized Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), ECOPV-EU is your certified partner and operational service provider for extended producer
PPWR 2026: The clock is ticking for the packaging industry!
The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will take effect on August 12, 2026. The EU’s goal is to reduce waste by
Deceptive packaging: paper on the outside, plastic on the inside
We’re all familiar with takeout cups labeled “eco-friendly” or “sustainable.” But beneath that supposedly green exterior, there’s almost always a
Ireland EPR: Requirements for Producers and Importers（2025 New requirements)
New requirements – producer responsibility in Ireland Ireland implements Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to manage various waste streams. Based on
ECOPV-EU GmbH was recognised as an official guarantor
SUPER!!! Recognised as a guarantor by the EAR Foundation After undergoing comprehensive evaluations by Stiftung EAR, which is the compliance
Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Law: Mandatory Implementation by 2025
1.What is the Single-Use Plastics Law? Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Law (EinwegkunststoffG) is a regulation designed to reduce the environmental impact
Adaptation of rechargeable batteries required
The Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik (VDE) e.V. and the Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik (DKE) have initiated a standardization
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We are growing! Discover our brand new in-house service! As of February 29, 2024, it’s official: we have expanded our
Good News! 17.000 Registration Capacity
Of course we still have room for you! ECOPV-EU GmbH is committed to delivering excellence in all areas and providing
WEEE Number – Why it is Indispensable and How ECOPV Assists You
WEEE-Nummer! Was ist das? If you are involved with electrical and electronic devices, you may come across the term “WEEE