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Date: 22.09.2026
The PPWR is set to increase demand for recycled plastics across Europe. Now, leading recycling associations are calling for these mandatory recycled-content quotas to be met primarily with materials recycled in Europe.
Several recycling associations – such as Recycling Europe, FEAD and Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) – are calling for the mandatory recyclate quotas to be met primarily with European post-consumer recyclates. Such a “Made in…
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Date: 22.09.2026
Germany currently has no state reserves of critical raw materials and therefore no strategic buffer against potential shortages. Whilst Berlin is working on an EU solution, the question of establishing its own reserves remains unresolved for the time being.
Several recycling associations – such as Recycling Europe, FEAD and Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) – are calling for the mandatory recyclate quotas to be met primarily with European…
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Date: 22.09.2026
Europe wants to recover more critical raw materials from electronic waste and reduce its dependence on imports. A new EU-funded project aims to transform end-of-life electronics into valuable resources for the European industry.
In June 2026, Circuit4EU launched an EU project that turns end-of-life electrical appliances into new sources of raw materials for Europe. This means that critical raw materials can be recovered from laptops, Wi-Fi…
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Date: 22.09.2026
European industry is facing growing pressure from rising costs, complex regulations, and increasing global competition. The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association is therefore calling on the EU to place competitiveness at the centre of future policymaking.
European industry is losing ground in global competition. The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (German abbr. VDMA) is therefore calling for a clear…
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Date: 22.09.2026
Under the PPWR, even printed paper bags can turn into a compliance issue. Many small and medium-sized businesses are now feeling the pressure of keeping up with the increased costs, bureaucracy, and administrative effort.
When a company puts its own branding on packaging, it may be considered the "manufacturer" of that packaging, according to the PPWR. This can trigger some additional duties, including conformity assessments, documentation, and…
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Date: 22.09.2026
For many businesses, the biggest challenge is no longer observing legal bounds but keeping up with constant policy changes. When rules, deadlines, or funding programmes change repeatedly, companies generally struggle to plan investments, allocate resources, and advise customers with confidence.
For businesses, the issue is not change itself, but the lack of predictability. Many companies began preparing for regulations such as the PPWR long…
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Date: 22.09.2026
The PPWR is creating growing challenges for businesses across Europe. Companies, industry associations, and chambers of commerce are increasingly calling for simpler rules, less bureaucracy, and greater flexibility for small businesses.
Since the Packaging Regulation came into force, many companies have reported rising compliance costs, complex registration processes, and new administrative burdens. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in…
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Date: 22.09.2026
The question of who qualifies as the "manufacturer" of transport packaging under the PPWR remains unresolved. While the European Commission has maintained its current interpretation, retailers and distributors are still waiting for legal clarity.
According to the European Commission, responsibility generally lies with the company that physically manufactures the packaging, rather than the business that fills or uses it. However, this view has…
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Date: 22.09.2026
Germany’s e-waste collection rate remains well below the legal target. As a result, there have been calls for stronger producer responsibility under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). But merely shifting obligations is unlikely to solve the real problem: too many end-of-life devices remain with end-users.
Germany currently collects less than one-third of its electronic waste, far below the required 65 per cent target.…
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Date: 23.09.2026
The PPWR requires businesses that sell packaged products across the EU to appoint an Authorised Representative in each destination country. While many businesses see this as an additional administrative burden, others understand it as an important safeguard for fair competition.
Authorised Representatives handle key compliance tasks such as registration, reporting, and packaging licensing under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules.…
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