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Understanding Single-Use Plastic (SUP): Regulations and Responsibilities in Germany
Plastic pollution has become one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time. Among the key contributors to this

How to avoid product bans and fines
To establish their products on the German market, it is very important that all electrical products are properly registered, especially

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

PPWR 2026: The clock is ticking for the packaging industry!
The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will take effect on August 12, 2026. The EU’s goal is to reduce waste by

Deceptive packaging: paper on the outside, plastic on the inside
We’re all familiar with takeout cups labeled “eco-friendly” or “sustainable.” But beneath that supposedly green exterior, there’s almost always a

The Microplastic Cycle: From Formation to Regulation
Microplastics are a ubiquitous reality in our environment and our bodies. The life cycle of these tiny particles can be

🔋Seeking Logistics Partners: Battery & Vehicle Disposal!
ECOPV-EU GmbH (an accredited Producer Responsibility Organization under Germany’s Battery Act (BattDG)) is establishing a Europe-wide network for take-back, logistics,

3 Steps to an Official Battery Collection Point with ECOPV-EU
Retailers and distributors are legally required to accept used batteries free of charge, provided they carry them in their product

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”
