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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
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
Midterm Review: Six Months of the “Counter Model” Under the ElektroG
The latest amendment to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG4) has been in effect since January 2026. A key
Important Legislative Change: New Take-Back Requirement for Disposable E-Cigarettes
Starting July 1, 2026, expanded regulations for the sale of single-use vapes will take effect. All retail outlets must now
PPWR Declaration of Conformity: The Legal Foundation for Packaging Starting in August 2026
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will take effect on August 12, 2026. Without a legally binding Declaration of Conformity
Germany’s Packaging Act – What Companies Need to Know About the LUCID Registry
Anyone who commercially places packaged goods into circulation in Germany is responsible for their disposal and recycling. The Packaging Act
Why the Tighter REACH Regulations Affect Every Product Supplier
The EU is drastically tightening its regulations on chemicals. This no longer affects just the chemical industry, but everyone who
From Intermediary to Enforcer – The Role of Marketplaces
Online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, and Zalando no longer act as passive intermediaries. With the entry into force of
WEEE regulations are changing: More markets. More complexity.
Anyone who sells electrical and electronic equipment in Europe quickly realizes that implementation of the WEEE Directive is inconsistent. The
EPR Authorized Representative for Packaging: PPWR Obligations Effective August 2026
With the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) set to take effect on August 12, 2026, cross-border trade is facing profound changes.
EPR Compliance in Italy in 2026: Do You Know Your Obligations Regarding Packaging, Batteries, and WEEE?
The Italian Ministry of the Environment (MASE) is cracking down on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Anyone who places packaging, batteries,
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