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EPR-News & Updates
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
Do you need guarantees? – We give them to you!
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
Vaasa promotes sustainable mobility and citizen participation
During its European Green Leaf Year 2026, Vaasa is investing in bicycle maintenance stands, e-bikes for city administration employees and citizen participation.
UBA packaging FAQ: understanding roles, documentation and deadlines
The updated UBA FAQ explains roles and obligations under packaging law. For businesses, correctly assigning responsibilities, documentation and application dates is key.
EmpCo Directive Effective September: New Rules for Green Claims
In two days, the new regulations implementing the European EmpCo Directive will take effect in Germany. Companies should therefore review
PPWR: An EU Regulation, Different National Responses
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026. While the far-reaching bans on certain single-use plastic
ECOPV-EU ranks second in terms of active WEEE registrations!
ECOPV-EU is one of the leading providers and ranks second in terms of active WEEE registrations – including registrations through
Battery Registration: ECOPV-EU Is Market Leader in Registrations
A strong signal to the market: In the latest market comparison, ECOPV-EU ranks first in terms of active battery registrations
France’s waiver of the mandatory deposit
Following intensive negotiations in September, the French Ministry of the Environment decided not to introduce a mandatory national deposit system
Germany Calls for Relief on the PPWR
The German federal government is advocating at the EU level for targeted amendments to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
September Compliance Update: EmpCo, PPWR and Textile EPR
September is marked by stricter requirements for environmental communication and packaging compliance. A critical deadline is approaching for companies:On September
VerpackDG & PPWR FAQ: Manufacturers, LUCID and Marketplace
The legal requirements for packaging are becoming increasingly complex. Who is officially considered a “manufacturer”? What new design and recycling
Recycling Rates Review: The Current Situation and the New Laws
Whether packaging is actually recycled is determined only in practice – by the mix of materials, sorting technology, and market
EPR FAQ: Everything about WEEE, BattDG, PPWR and EWKFondsG
Whether it’s waste electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, or packaging – the legal requirements of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are