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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

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