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?
Dispose of an e-bike battery: the mega-trend and mega-challenge for manufacturers and dealers. Hopping on a bike and feeling the wind in your hair – it’s become a hobby for many people over recent years. Particular fun has been got out of e-bike riding. And this is reflected in the numbers: in 2020, the 1.95…
WEEE number – step by step to apply for it Importers, manufacturers and distributors of electronic equipment are bound by a wide range of directives and regulations worldwide. This also includes the application for a WEEE number, which sometimes seems to present companies with an almost insurmountable task. As a service provider in the field…
Directive 2012 19 EU: Implications for producers and distributors of electrical equipment Kettle, dishwasher or torch – electrical appliances can be found everywhere, whether in our homes as kitchen appliances or the PC in the office. And at some point they they break down after use and have to be disposed. In fact, the amount…
Amazon and the extended producer responsibility How to get an EPR number Some traders who sell their products on Amazon have recently received a mail that is causing great uncertainty. The mail is written in English and asks the traders to provide their EPR registration number, as they have been identified as a producer by…