Novellierung des Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetzes sowie Änderung des Verpackungsgesetzes
Der Bundestag hat durch das Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Abfallrahmenrichtlinie der Europäischen Union Änderungen an folgenden nationalen Gesetzen durchgeführt: Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz (KrWG) Elektro-...
Publication of the guideline for the implementation of the reusable packaging obligation
The Federal/State Working Group on Waste has published a guideline for the implementation of the reusable packaging obligation according to sections 33, 34 of the Packaging Act. The aim of this...
New minimum standard for the assessment of the recyclability of the ZSVR foundation
The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister foundation (ZSVR) must develop a minimum standard for the assessment of the recyclability of packaging subject to the system participation obligation according...
New minimum standard 2023 for measuring the recyclability of packaging
In agreement with the Federal Environment Agency, the Central Packaging Register Foundation (Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister, ZSVR) must develop a minimum standard for the assessment of...
Das Verpackungsgesetz enthält Vorgaben zur Produktverantwortung an Verpackungen und soll zusätzlich die Auswirkungen von Verpackungsabfällen auf die Umwelt vermeiden und verringern. Fristgerecht...
New minimum standard 2024 for measuring the recyclability of packaging
The update of the minimum standard for measuring the recyclable design of packaging has already been published for 2024. In addition to theoretical recyclability, sorting and utilisation in practice...
As sustainability grows in importance for consumer purchase decisions, the number of sustainability-related product claims (sustainable product claims) on packaging also increases. Together with...
Preliminary producer manual published for distributors of single-use beverage containers
EWP Recycling Pfand Österreich gGmbH has published a producer manual on the introduction of the deposit regulation for single-use beverage containers. This contains comprehensive information for...
Situation Disagreements have arisen in a legal dispute as to whether deceptive packaging should also be considered misleading if it is advertised online. In the specific legal case, a washing gel was...
Easily check the recyclability of your packaging now with the recycling checker! Checking or proof of packaging recyclability forms the basis for claiming the benefits of Section 21 of the German...
