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EPR-News & Updates

EUNR is launching! A new network of European packaging registers
Brand new and officially launched: 16 EU member states have joined forces in the European National Registers Network (EUNR) to

🔆 PV Modules Under the ElektroG4 – Key Questions and Answers for Manufacturers and Dealers
With the ElektroG4, which took effect on January 1, 2026, new and stricter obligations apply to manufacturers and retailers. Here

🔋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

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

EPR Compliance in Europe: 3 Areas, 1 Strong Partner!
Anyone who sells across borders in Europe knows that complying with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is complex, time-consuming, and regulated

Battery Labeling: New EU rules delayed
German battery legislation is currently in a transitional phase. While the old Battery Act (BattG) is being phased out, the

PPWR QR Code: Will it become mandatory?
With the implementation of the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), many companies are wondering when a QR code is required on

EU Battery Regulation: Replaceable batteries starting in February 2027
The smartphone is our daily companion. But when the battery capacity declines, the entire device often becomes unusable. The EU

PPWR Launches: Effective Obligations & the Timeframe
August 12, 2026 marks a milestone for packaging compliance in the EU: The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) becomes mandatory as

Effective July 19: EU bans the destruction of unsold clothing
As of July 19, 2026, a historic ban has been in effect in the EU: Large fashion companies are no

PPWR Launches: Is Your Packaging Compliance Ready?
On August 12, 2026, the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will generally take effect. This marks the beginning of a new

Digital Product Passport (DPP): Requirements, Data, and Timeline until 2030
In the future, a data carrier (e.g., a QR code or RFID chip) on products will provide far more than

Right to Repair: New Rules Effective July 31
Stricter rules for electronic devices have been in effect in Germany since July 31. The new “right to repair” is

EPR-Full-Service for Europe
Anyone who sells products in multiple European countries must comply with the respective EPR requirements. Different registration, reporting, and system