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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
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
Cigarette Butts: The underestimated hazardous waste in our environment
Flicking cigarette butts onto the street is often still tolerated, even though a single butt – with its mix of
Who pays for cleanliness? The focus on Single-Use Plastics
Single-use plastic products end up as litter in our environment far too often and pollute the oceans. To combat littering,
Plastic-Free Straws: What the ban really achieves – and which alternative is gaining ground
Since July 3, 2021, single-use plastic straws may no longer be placed on the market in the EU. The directive
Earth Day 2026
Today is April 22. This date is more than just a mark on the calendar – it stands worldwide for
Removable batteries in smartphones will be mandatory starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, there will be a noticeable change for smartphones in the EU: The removable battery is making a
Tethered Caps: Why the lid now stays attached to the bottle ♻️
Have you ever gotten frustrated by a cap that’s stuck to the bottle when you’re trying to drink? Since July
Disposable vapes: Fires in trash cans and recycling centers
The use of disposable e-cigarettes is booming – and with it, a massive safety risk. Because the built-in lithium-ion batteries
To-go cup tax: The cost of disposable cups is rising – who pays what?
According to DUH (Environmental Action Germany), Germany consumed approximately 36 billion single-use packaging items in 2022 (8 billion cups, 28
PFAS: Why these “forever chemicals” are now being regulated
PFAS are a large group of artificially produced chemicals. Experts often refer to them as “forever chemicals.” The reason for