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Date: 17.07.2026
From 1 July 2026, retailers and producers in Germany must take back end-of-life e-cigarettes free of charge, increasing responsibility for lithium batteries. With battery fires and poor recycling on the rise, calls for deposit schemes, stronger producer responsibility and even bans on disposable e-cigarettes are growing. The key question is now: will take-back schemes be enough, or will stricter measures follow?
From 1 July 2026, retailers and…
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Date: 17.07.2026
JD.com’s planned takeover of a major European electronics retailer has passed German review with strict conditions. However, the European Commission is still checking whether Chinese subsidies could give JD.com an unfair advantage. The deal could change retail, supply chains and online shopping across Europe.
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has approved JD.com’s entry into the German market, subject to strict conditions. These include…
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Date: 17.07.2026
Temu, Shein and AliExpress now account for a record 5.3% of German online sales, growing much faster than the overall market. Low prices continue to attract shoppers, putting pressure on German retailers. To compete, local businesses will need to focus on quality, strong brands, service and trust.
Temu, Shein and AliExpress are gaining market share in German e-commerce. In Q2 2026, the Asian marketplaces reached a record 5.3% of German online…
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Date: 17.07.2026
Germany is preparing new textile rules that could make producers pay more for collection and recycling. With poor textile quality making recycling harder, companies will need to focus on durable, repairable and recyclable products. Early preparation could help businesses manage future costs and requirements.
The textile industry in Germany is facing new rules; the “Dialogue for Impact and Sustainable Textiles” (DST) and planned Extended Producer…
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Date: 07.07.2026
The ZSVR’s (German Central Agency Packaging Register) current interpretation of the term 'manufacturer' has sparked widespread criticism, particularly among small retailers. In the lead-up to 12 August 2026, possible revisions to the definition are being discussed with various stakeholders, including several retail associations. However, VERE issues a clear warning: this legal interpretation originates from the European Commission and has been…
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Date: 07.07.2026
The introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles is picking up the pace. The German Federal Ministry for the Environment is currently preparing a draft bill for the new Textiles Act, which is expected to be presented this summer. Although, according to the ministry, no final draft has yet been completed and many details remain unresolved, discussions within the industry are already well underway.
The German Federal…
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Date: 07.07.2026
A recent study highlights why the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) requires fundamental reform. Despite rising volumes of electrical and electronic equipment being placed on the market, collection and recycling rates remain well below EU targets. The study outlines concrete solutions that could not only protect the environment and conserve resources but also unlock economic potential worth billions of euros.
A study on…
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Date: 07.07.2026
The success of packaging recycling depends less on the level of producer fees than on how intelligently they are structured. A new Circpack study shows which factors actually improve recycling rates in EU Member States and why transparency, data quality and targeted investments are crucial to achieving the PPWR targets.
The design of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems has a decisive influence on whether European Union Member States…
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Date: 07.07.2026
With the new packaging law implementation act, the German Bundestag is providing important impulses for increased recycling and the use of recycled materials. Industry associations regard eco-modulation in particular as a major step forward but criticise unresolved issues regarding the implementation of the European Packaging Regulation and call for further improvements.
The Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG) has passed the German…
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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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