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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 still available:
28 July 2026: Obligations under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) 12…
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Date: 04.05.2026
The industry association Flexible Packaging Europe firmly opposes any efforts to revisit or postpone the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The Packaging Regulation is set to apply in all EU countries from 12 August 2026.
The European packaging industry is taking a clear stand against efforts to relaunch the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) or to delay its entry into force. In particular, the industry…
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Date: 04.05.2026
The EU is planning new emergency rules for electrical equipment designed to enable faster market entry in the event of a crisis – including a time-limited presumption of conformity. However, this supposed ‘relaxation’ only applies where harmonised standards are lacking and does not alter the fundamental product compliance obligation for producers and retailers.
With a new draft law, the German government is responding to the challenges of past…
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Date: 04.05.2026
Collection duties, higher pay rates, and ambitious collection goals – are unlimited charges becoming a risk? The German Federal Ministry for the Environment recently published a paper containing key aspects of producer responsibility for textiles. VERE identifies critical issues and advocates for fair competition with clear demands for lower costs and less bureaucracy.
The planned introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for…
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