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Date: 20.04.2026
The collection rate targets set by Directive 2012/19/EU are unrealistic and unsuitable for practical application. Collection volumes and rates between member states are hardly comparable and do not allow for reliable assessments of the actual performance of the circular economy.
In an interview for CE-Markt titled A Holistic View of the Circular Economy, Alexander Goldberg, Executive Director of the WEEE Register Foundation, recently commented…
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Date: 20.04.2026
German industry and waste management associations criticise rising bureaucracy and impractical requirements in packaging law. They are calling for a stronger focus on consumer packaging, greater planning certainty, and regulatory relief for industrial cycles. In the meantime, producers and retailers are warned of additional obligations.
As an SME association, VERE e.V. also monitors the positions and actions of the leading industry and waste…
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Date: 20.04.2026
VERE e.V. has taken note of ongoing discussions regarding battery deposits, maintaining its position of opposing such a system and continuing to monitor relevant developments closely.
The Öko-Institut, collaborating with project partners and commissioned by the Umweltbundesamt (German Federal Environmental Agency – UBA), has developed a method for measuring product reuse in Germany. For the first time, data was gathered specifically for…
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Date: 20.04.2026
The European Commission plans to suspend the obligation to appoint an Authorised Representative under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – including for packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, and single-use plastics – until 1 January 2035. Nevertheless, the Environment Committee of the Bundesrat (German Federal Council) firmly opposes this suggestion and supports keeping the current regulation at the EU level.
Why does the Bundesrat…
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Date: 20.04.2026
One of the EUNR’s goals is to create a level playing field for all obligated companies in Europe. By curbing free-riding behaviour and consistently enforcing the EU Packaging Regulation across Europe, fair competition is to be ensured.
As reported by the Packaging Journal, the European Network of Packaging Registers (EUNR) has been launched. The EUNR, in which 16 EU member states are participating, is intended to promote the uniform application…
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Date: 20.04.2026
VERE e.V. participated in the European Commission’s SME Panel survey on the Circular Economy Act. VERE prioritises harmonisation, simplification, digitalisation, and expanding Extended Producer Responsibility systems and has clearly stated its position on these matters.
The inconsistent application of Extended Producer Responsibility among member states constitutes an obstacle to the functioning of the European internal market. The Circular…
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Date: 20.04.2026
From 28 May up until the PPWR deadline on 12 August 2026, you can take part in our PPWR Online Workshop Series – hosted by trade-e-bility. Across up to four compact monthly sessions, you will receive a clearly structured overview of the most important changes and how to implement them. Your VERE promo code: ppwr_vere_rabatt
The following events are available:
2 July 2026: Technical documentation/declaration of conformity 28 July 2026:…
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The Association for the take-back and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (VERE e.V.) is an international community for optimal organisation and handling of all requirements, obligations and consequences for producers, importers and distributors of non-food products and their packaging resulting from EU law and the national laws derived from it.
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VERE Association for the take-back and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (VERE e.V. registered association)
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