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EPR-News & Updates
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EPR-News & Updates
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
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
ZEREZ – What’s behind the requirement for solar power systems?
As of February 1, 2025, it is mandatory in Germany to provide the ZEREZ ID for the grid connection of
WEEE number: Required for the sale of electrical appliances in Germany
Anyone who manufactures electrical appliances in Germany, imports them into Germany, or offers them for sale here for the first
PPWR: What’s Changing in Fruit and Vegetable Packaging Starting in 2030
Starting August 12, 2026, the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will become mandatory in all EU member states, thereby replacing existing