First packaging EPR program signed into law in the USA

First packaging EPR program signed into law in the USA

Maine has become the first US state to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program.

August 5th, 2021

Market access will be denied for non-compliant companies in Germany

Increased level of legislative enforcement designed to stop non-compliant companies having access to the market.

May 25th, 2021

German regulator targets IT companies for packaging enforcement

Non-compliant companies could face fines up to €300,000 and sales prohibitions for failure to participate in the packaging system

May 7th, 2021

E-waste product scope expanded in Canada - 1st August

Everyday B2C products such as clocks, external hard drives, car GPS systems and much more will be in scope from 1 August 2021

May 5th, 2021

German regulator targets fashion brands for packaging enforcement

Well-known fashion brands could face enforcement fines up to €300,000 and sales prohibitions for packaging non-compliance

February 9th, 2021

Moldova Batteries and Packaging registrations 2021

Regulations come into force in February and August 2021 respectively. Producers must register via PRO or individually by upcoming deadlines.

January 20th, 2021

E-waste Regulation 522/20 published in Ontario

The new electronics recycling regulation will come into effect from 1st January 2021 in Ontario.

October 15th, 2020

Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill introduced in Australia

The aim of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020 is to provide a national framework to manage waste and recycling across Australia.

October 14th, 2020

Significant changes proposed to WEEE Act in Germany

Amendments to WEEE laws could come into force from January 2022, in one of the highest-risk EU countries for recycling compliance

October 9th, 2020

New obligations for companies selling electronic products in Germany

Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world so if your company sells electronic products, you will likely be affected by the new Batteries Act.

September 30th, 2020

FLIR Systems Takes On Recycling For Electrical And Electronics Manufacturing

Verdantix reports FLIR’s award winning partnership with Sphera’s EC4P software and managed services to implement new recycling arrangements in EU Member States

September 15th, 2020

WEEE, Batteries and Packaging EPR in New Zealand

Several priority products, including WEEE, batteries and packaging, have been declared under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.

August 4th, 2020