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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

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

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