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PFAS ban, recyclability and recyclates: New Requirements of the PPWR

29.08.2025

The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is a cornerstone of Europe’s circular economy strategy and imposes far-reaching requirements on businesses. A central focus is on eliminating problematic ... Read more

WEEE (ElektroG) in Germany – A practical guide for businesses

19.08.2025

The WEEE Directive (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), implemented in Germany through the ElektroG (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act) Directive 2012/19/EU, is a key environmental regulation for companies selling ... Read more

Battery act (BattG) in Germany – A practical guide for businesses

14.08.2025

The Battery Act (Batteriegesetz or BattG) is one of the most important environmental regulations for companies selling battery products in Germany. Those companies must comply with specifications that govern the ... Read more

PPWR meaning: Definitions and Terminology of the PPWR

07.08.2025

The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) represents a comprehensive new set of rules for businesses, extending far beyond previous national packaging laws. To understand the complex requirements ... Read more

Reduce, reuse, recycle – what is the most eco-friendly packaging?

31.07.2025

Why is sustainable packaging so essential today? Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. It reflects a fundamental societal shift – one that affects us all: consumers, businesses, industry, and ... Read more

The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): What businesses need to know now

17.07.2025

The European Union stands at a crucial juncture in its environmental policy, and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is a central component of this transformation. It supersedes ... Read more

Circular Pro and AuthoriseMe: Authorised representatives for Spain, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic

12.06.2025

In the European Union, the requirements for foreign companies regarding the appointment of an authorised representative vary depending on the member state and product category.

Packaging regulations: Compliance and legal requirements for packaging

12.06.2025

Increasingly stringent packaging regulations require companies in the European Union to take responsibility for the disposal and recycling of their packaging.

Packaging obligations in Poland: How to fulfil your EPR obligations efficiently and with legal certainty

20.05.2025

Poland has consistently transposed the EU requirements on extended producer responsibility (EPR) into national law - with far-reaching consequences for all companies that place packaged products on the Polish market.

New UK EPR obligations: What companies need to know from 2025 onwards  

03.03.2025

On 1 January 2025, a modernised Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for packaging came into force in the United Kingdom. The new regulations impose numerous obligations on companies that sell packaging or EPR-relevant products on the British market.

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