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The digital battery passport is coming!
Starting in February 2027, the EU Battery Passport will become mandatory! It is much more than just a label.

The Digital Product Passport (DPP): The most important facts at a glance
Imagine scanning a QR code on your new washing machine and immediately finding out: Where did the steel used in

The end of non-removable batteries!
The end of permanently installed batteries! The era of permanently bonded batteries is coming to an end. The requirement

EPR compliance from a single source: your full-service partner ECOPV-EU
EPR compliance is becoming increasingly complex—we make it simple. Whether it’s ElektroG, BattDG, or PPWR: ECOPV-EU has been your expert

Quick FAQ: Latest news on the ElektroG & ElektroG4
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act is being tightened. With ElektroG4, new obligations will be imposed on manufacturers, online shops,

Bye-bye, mini shampoo: The end of an era in hotel bathrooms!
Who hasn’t packed the little bottles of shower gel from the hotel bathroom as a souvenir? That will soon be

ElektroG4 compact: The update for 2026
The ElektroG (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act) has regulated the disposal of technical waste since 2005. The new ElektroG4 amendment,

Quick FAQ: Packaging Act & PPWR
The transition from the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) to the new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will bring far-reaching changes for
Quick FAQ: Single-Use Plastics Fund Act (EWKFondsG): Everything you need to know right now!
The regulatory requirements for manufacturers and distributors of single-use plastic products reached a new level in 2026. After years of

New EU recycling logos: What manufacturers can expect with the PPWR
The EU Commission is getting serious about harmonizing waste separation.The Joint Research Center (JRC) recently published the technical draft for

PPWR 2030: The roadmap to a circular economy – New standards for packaging compliance
The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) officially came into force on February 12, 2025. While 2026 marks the administrative starting point,

Free collection of used batteries by ECOPV-EU GmbH
ECOPV GmbH is your authorized organization for producer responsibility (OfH) for waste portable batteries in accordance with Section 8 of

Household Waste Checklist: What can go in and what has to stay out?
Conserving resources starts right at home. The misconception that modern sorting facilities can separate everything perfectly anyway persists. But what

Linear vs. Recycling vs. Circular Economy
The way we manufacture and use products is changing radically. But what do these technical terms mean in practice? 1.

Only a few weeks left until the PPWR!
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) is coming fast.Now is the time to prepare in a legally compliant manner and

The PPWR is coming: Here’s what will change for packaging starting in 2026!
Here is a quick overview of the official timeline: August 2026: Mandatory EU declaration of conformity, strict PFAS ban, and

Guide and Checklist: EPR Compliance for Packaging in France
Anyone who sells products in France is familiar with the issue: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) makes companies jointly responsible for

German Packaging Act Delayed: What will apply to businesses starting in August 2026?
Recent reports confirm a delay in the Packaging Act Implementation Act (VerpackDG). The reason for this is the European Commission’s

The Major ESG Roadmap starting in 2026: What companies need to know now
Did you know that we are in the midst of a critical phase of the EU’s sustainability strategy? Whereas “sustainability”

From Disposal to Circularity: The State of Waste Management in Germany
Germany produces nearly 380 million tons of waste annually. More than half of this consists of construction and demolition waste.

Urban Mining: The City as the Raw Materials Depot of the Future
We live in a world where raw materials are becoming scarcer, more expensive, and more geopolitically sensitive. At the same

Zero Waste Cities: Aspirations, Reality, and Economic Opportunities
The concept of “Zero Waste Cities” emerged from the realization that traditional waste management has reached its limits. Rising waste

Keep your EPR knowledge up to date!
Whether it’s new laws, the latest news, or useful background information: We’ll keep you up to date! The world of

Smart & Regulatory: The regulatory obligations of wearables
Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart clothing are among the fastest-growing product categories. Short innovation cycles, rapid market entry, and international