The German EPR take back system GRS has launched a new take-back system for the EPR textile sector. Operating under the name GRS Pro Textil, the system is designed to…
With the revision of the Waste Framework Directive, the EU is introducing a mandatory system of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles for the first time. Going forward, manufacturers and…
As part of the implementation of the EU Battery Regulation in Germany, new register fees at the German WEEE and battery authority Stiftung EAR was published in October. The official…
As already mentioned in our previous newsletters, the implementation of the new EU Battery Regulation (EU BattVO) in Germany through the BattDG requires companies without a registered office in Germany…
The German packaging authority “Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister” ( ZSVR) has published the Minimum Standard 2025 for recycling-friendly packaging. This sets a clear goal: from 2030, only packaging that is…
In October, packaging producers who are affiliated with Näringslivets Producentansvar (NPA) will receive a total of SEK 350 million in refund. The background is that the packaging fees during the…
On 7th October 2025, the German implementation of the EU Battery regulation (BattDG) was published and came into effect. It replaces the previously applicable German battery law (BattG) and complements…
The Belgian take back scheme Bebat pointed out that significant impact arises from Article 74 of the new EU Battery Regulation for producers or distributors of batteries and products with…
Alongside the new packaging legislation in Denmark the biggest take back scheme Emballageretur announced a bonus system for packaging fees and clarifies the obligations for foreign companies and distance sellers.…
Under the French Article 2020-105 of the French Environmental Code all producers/sellers of non-woven wipes – for use as hygiene, care, beauty, detergent or cleaning products – are required to…
