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Fast Tech & E-Waste: The New Trend & EU Laws for 2027
The principle of fast fashion – rapid production, low prices, short lifespan – is increasingly taking hold in the electronics

PPWR: The EU Declaration of Conformity becomes mandatory
Effective August 12, 2026, the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will apply directly. In addition to EPR compliance (such as LUCID

Germany Finalizes Its Packaging Law: The VerpackDG has passed the Bundesrat
On July 10, 2026, the Bundesrat adopted the new Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG). The German Bundestag had previously passed

EUNR publishes first guideline on the definition of a manufacturer under the PPWR
The European Union of Packaging Registers (EUNR) has published its first guideline on the interpretation of the PPWR. The focus

PFAS in Food Packaging: Health Risks & Impact from PPWR
Grease- and water-repellent food packaging – such as fast-food wrappers, french fry bags, or pizza boxes – often contains PFAS.

EPR Poland: Key Requirements for Batteries, WEEE, and Packaging
The Polish Ministry of the Environment and the relevant authorities are strictly enforcing extended producer responsibility (EPR). Anyone who places

The EmpCo deadline is approaching: No more misleading green claims
In less than three months, the world of sustainability communication will change.On September 27, 2026, the new EmpCo requirements will

EU Ecodesign (ESPR): The Roadmap for the Circular Economy Is in Place
With the Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR – Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation), the European Union is fundamentally reshaping the framework for

Modular Smartphones: A Concept for the Future?
Today’s electronics industry is characterized by short innovation cycles and a problematic throwaway culture. A promising approach to reducing electronic

PPWR Practical Check: Three Misconceptions About the New EU Packaging Regulation
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) represents one of the most comprehensive regulatory changes for the European economy. The goal

What Companies Need to Know About Eco-Modulation
Eco-modulation is a financial incentive and penalty system for packaging under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. Those who use

PPWR PFAS: New Limits & Bans Effective August 2026
Effective August 12, 2026, the new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) prohibits the placing on the market of food contact packaging

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”

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