Digital product passport for sustainable products
What is the Digital product passport for sustainable products? What does it oblige manufacturers to do? Find out in our blog post on the subject.
Packaging Law in Spain: Registration Requirements
What’s the status of the Packaging Law in Spain? What obligations apply here? Find out in our blog post on the subject.
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.
PPWR: A closer look at the EU Packaging Regulation
In this article, we cover the five key aspects of the EU Packaging Regulation. You will learn how the PPWR will impact the packaging industry, its goals and requirements, and how implementation is planned for the coming years.
Textile EPR in the Netherlands: Understanding obligations and beyond
Within this article, we delve into the obligations mandated by the Textile EPR in the Netherlands, those impacted by these regulations, and the overarching objectives driving these measures. Our comprehensive guide also outlines avenues of support and assistance for navigating this transition.
Extended Producer Responsibility in Germany
Extended Producer Responsibility in Germany holds manufacturers responsible for their product’s entire lifecycle, encompassing production, product, and packaging take-back, and disposal. Its aim is to promote sustainability by conserving and reusing resources.
WEEE Directive and Exports: Why do you need a representative according to the WEEE directive when you export?
WEEE Directive and Exports: Why do you need a representative according to the WEEE directive when you export? Anyone who exports electrical or electronic products as a German manufacturer or retailer has to appoint a representative. The representative must be appointed in the country of delivery concerned and will be responsible for the proper disposal…
International Regulations when Exporting from Germany – You Must Comply with these Regulations
International Regulations when Exporting from Germany – You Must Comply with these Regulations Since the introduction of the WEEE directive and other regulations for the export of the electrical and electronic equipment retailers have been required to concentrate on the reduction of waste. This means that an exporter has to take care of compliance with…
Electrical Act: Avoid a warning – what the risk is and how to protect yourself against it
Electrical Act: Avoid a warning – what the risk is and how to protect yourself against it Within the EU, both the sale and the subsequent disposal of electrical and electronic equipment are subject to strict rules and laws. The internationally valid WEEE Directive was transposed in Germany in the form of the Electrical Act…
WEEE2: recycling PV modules
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…