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Who We Are In the VERE e.V., an Association for the take-back and recycling of old electrical and electronic equipment, over 4,000 producers and retailers of electrical appliances are organised.
Board members Oliver Friedrichs, Hjalmar Vierle and Martin Büscher, as well as the association's dedicated employees, have launched the #LithiumUnites initiative.
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To ensure that you are prepared in time for legal changes or to enjoy a free initial consultation with specialist lawyers as a result of difficult questions, we recommend our association VERE as your personal point of contact for your…
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Date: 23.06.2026
The number of lithium batteries incorrectly disposed of in Austria's residual waste has increased sharply over the past decade. According to a recent study by Montanuniversität Leoben, commissioned by the Association of Austrian Waste Management Companies (VOEB), around 17 million lithium batteries are now discarded in general waste each year. The findings highlight a growing safety risk for the waste management sector while also underlining the…
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Date: 23.06.2026
The debate surrounding the reform of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the EU Environment Omnibus Package continues, with significant differences emerging between the European Commission, the Council and the European Parliament. While the Member States have largely rejected the Commission's original proposal, positions within Parliament remain divided, ranging from targeted exemptions for small businesses to the complete removal of…
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Date: 23.06.2026
The programme includes a series of legislative reforms, e.g., a new national textiles law, a proposed ban on single-use electronic cigarettes, and amendments to the Circular Economy Act, Packaging Act and the Substitute Building Materials Ordinance. At the European and international levels, Germany is also playing an active role in negotiations on a new EU Circular Economy Act and the UN Global Plastics Treaty.
The German federal government is…
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Date: 23.06.2026
The European Union is taking a tougher stance on trade with China. Low-cost imports driven by industrial overcapacity are placing increasing pressure on European producers, while dependence on Chinese raw materials and supply chains has become a growing geopolitical concern. While Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is often criticised as little more than regulatory red tape, it is increasingly being viewed as a strategic tool for…
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Date: 23.06.2026
The German federal government has adopted a new Packaging Act that significantly tightens the rules for producers and retailers. Higher recycling targets, stricter material requirements and new financial incentives are intended to make packaging more recyclable. From 2028, a 75% recycling target will apply to plastic packaging, increasing to 80% from 2030. Companies that continue to use packaging that is difficult to recycle will face higher…
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Date: 23.06.2026
The debate surrounding the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) continues. Following reports last week that German Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) intended to advocate postponing the application of key PPWR provisions, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) has since distanced itself from those reports. Meanwhile, more than 120 companies and…
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Date: 07.07.2026
Millions of small electronic devices end up in household waste or disappear into drawers every year, with far-reaching consequences for recycling, product safety and the financing of waste management systems. On International E-Waste Day 2026, the WEEE Forum is drawing attention to this growing issue and making it clear that the pressure on manufacturers and retailers to take action is increasing.
Whether it is wireless headphones, USB chargers,…
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Date: 07.07.2026
Europe is sending a strong signal in the effort to reduce its dependence on critical raw materials. With the approval of the first industrial recycling plant for recovering rare-earth elements from end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment, a landmark project for the European circular economy is taking shape in Italy. For producers and retailers, the message is clear: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and high-quality recycling are…
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