WEEE2: recycling PV modules Solar modules are one of the most environmentally friendly energy sources, but also one of the most resource-heavy waste products. Recycling of PV modules is so important because valuable materials like silicon (crystalline modules), high-quality semiconductors (thin-film modules) and large quantities of glass, all of them up to 100 % recyclable, are…
The German Electrical Devices Act: what are the rules? The German Electrical Devices Act (ElektroG) controls the marketing, disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic devices. Among other things, it regulates which devices need registration and labelling (e.g. with the generally recognised symbol of a crossed-out waste bin). But what does the German Electrical Devices…
Current obligations for dealers in the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is about ensuring that companies that manufacture, import and sell these products are accountable for their environmental impacts at the end of their life. The regulations require companies to minimize the waste generated by these products and encourage their reuse. The EPR is designed…
Electrical waste recycling – the best path for recycling Germans see themselves as the world champions of recycling, and are also considered as such in most other countries. But a closer look proves that this is nonsense. The system doesn’t work all that well. One reason for this erroneous belief remains that, theoretically, a great…
2020: six kilograms more packaging waste per capita In the Corona year 2020, 78 kilograms of packaging waste per capita were collected from private households in Germany. This represents an increase of 6 kilograms per capita on average more than in 2019. In its preliminary results, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that the total…
Environmental Compliance – a challenge for a good cause Climate policy is clearly at the center of the social debate. Companies are increasingly dependent on acting sustainably and taking responsibility. In this context, the so-called environmental compliance is often mentioned. At its core, this is about verifiable compliance with the environmental laws, regulations and requirements…
Austrian Battery Ordinance New requirements for online stores from 01.01.2022 For online store operators, quite a lot will change in 2022. In this blog post you will learn everything important about the new battery regulation in Austria. Since July 8, 2021, an amendment to the Battery Ordinance in Austria is in effect. The Battery Ordinance…
Electronic waste in Germany This is how much e-waste Germany produces each year Around 1.9 million – that’s how many tons of electrical appliances were put into circulation in Germany in 2015 alone, with large household appliances such as refrigerators or washing machines leading the way (816. 664). For comparison: This corresponds to about a…
Product recycling 2022 – made in France Particularities and obligations for manufacturers and (online) dealers Since January 1, 2022, new requirements and obligations for (online) retailers and manufacturers have applied in France. Since then, it has been banned in France to provide packaging made of paper or cardboard with prints that contain mineral oil. This…
What does the French Triman logo mean? What changes are coming into force in 2021? And what do distributors of electrical equipment need to do now?