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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

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
