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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

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
