Registration & labeling requirements for packaging
Manufacturers, distributors, and importers must register with the Central Agency Packaging Register and report packaging quantities.
Recycling lithium-ion batteries: what electromobility companies must know in 2025
With the growing e-bike market, the volume of used lithium-ion batteries is also increasing—along with the obligations for manufacturers, retailers, and importers. Our guide offers practical insights on how companies can comply with German and EU-wide battery regulations in 2025.
Commercial waste disposal: everything you need to know!
How can commercial waste disposal be carried out in a way that protects the environment and resources? Climate and environmental protection are important issues worldwide. Extreme weather conditions, heat waves and heavy rainfall are already showing the consequences today. Economic growth and an ever-increasing population are exacerbating the challenges. Proper waste disposal in your company…
UN 38.3 test: Proof requirement for lithium batteries
Manufacturers and distributors of lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable batteries are required to provide a summary of the UN 38.3 test
EPR in Latvia: Obligations, registration and implementation
Latvia fundamentally expanded its EPR system in 2024, specifically adapting national regulations to EU requirements and ambitious environmental goals.
EPR for mattresses – what you should know about it
The goal of a EPR for mattresses is to eliminate the incineration of old mattresses and instead recycle them in an environmentally friendly manner.
The German Electrical Devices Act: what are the rules?
The German Electrical Devices Act: what are the rules? The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act in Germany (ElektroG) regulates the marketing, disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Among other things, it also controls which devices must be registered and labelled (for example, with the ubiquitous symbol of a crossed-out wheelie bin). But what…
New Battery Act (BattDG) and EU Battery Regulation – Changes Effective August 18, 2025
As of August 18, 2025, the new EU Battery Regulation will become binding—bringing far-reaching changes for manufacturers, distributors, and waste management companies. Germany plans to implement the regulation through the new Battery Act (BattDG). Learn here what exactly is changing and what companies should start preparing for now.
EPR in the Netherlands: What Will Change in 2025
EPR in the Netherlands: Key updates, new obligations, and how Deutsche Recycling GmbH helps ensure your compliance.
EPR Packaging in Finland: Complying with New Regulations
This blog post provides insights into the latest EPR packaging developments in Finland. We’ll outline the essential aspects of packaging EPR in Finland and how Deutsche Recycling GmbH can assist your compliance.