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May 2026
Circular Economy in Practice: Why Many Companies Struggle Despite Having a Strategy
On 13 , May 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
In our previous article, we explored how companies can make circular economy actionable, not as an abstract sustainability concept, but as a structured approach with clear priorities and realistic first steps. This is exactly where many companies find themselves today. The relevance is understood, initial areas for action have been identified, and ...
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May 2026
From Buzzword to Strategy: Making Circular Economy Actionable
On 07 , May 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Circular economy does not have to be a large-scale transformation, if you know where to start. This is where many companies find themselves today. Pressure is increasing, driven by regulation, customer expectations, and internal sustainability targets. At the same time, one key question often remains unanswered: How do we translate this topic into ...
05
May 2026
RMI Template Updates (April 2026): Key Changes in EMRT 2.11, CMRT 6.6, and AMRT 1.31
On 05 , May 2026 | In | By Arjun Cheran
On April 17, 2026, the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) released updated versions of its three core reporting templates: The Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT 2.11), the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT 6.6), and the Additional Minerals Reporting Template (AMRT 1.31). While these updates do not introduce sweeping structural ...
04
May 2026
Meet us at IFAT Munich 2026
On 04 , May 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
From May 4–5, 2026, we will be on-site at IFAT Munich – the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies. As a central platform for sustainability and resource efficiency, IFAT brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to address the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From smart water ...
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Apr 2026
EU: New Labels for the Legal Guarantee and the Commercial Guarantee of Durability
On 30 , Apr 2026 | In | By Ute Binder
The Directive (EU) 2024/825, better known as the EmpCo Directive, aims to better inform consumers about the environmental characteristics of products and thereby promote sustainable purchasing decisions. The Directive not only provides guidance on how environmental claims should be formulated or graphically presented to ensure they are not ...
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Apr 2026
Circular Economy in Business: The Pressure Is On, But Where Do You Start?
On 29 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
In many conversations with electronics manufacturers, we keep hearing the same sentence: “We know we need to address the circular economy, but we don’t know where to start.” This uncertainty is not an isolated case. It reflects just how firmly the topic has now arrived in organisations and how challenging the entry point often appears. The ...
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Apr 2026
Reverse Logistics in Trade-In: How Old Devices Create New Value
On 22 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Trade-in programs have long evolved beyond being just a sales tool. They form the starting point for well-structured return processes that play a key role both economically and environmentally. Whenever a customer purchases a new device and returns an old one, a complex journey begins behind the scenes: this is reverse logistics. In our previous ...
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Apr 2026
On the Road: Three Events Shaping the Future of Sustainability
On 20 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
April once again highlights just how dynamic the landscape around sustainability, regulation and digitalisation has become. This week, three key events are on the agenda, each shedding light on different aspects of this transformation – and together forming a clear overall picture. From regulatory frameworks to technological innovation and ...
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Apr 2026
Step by Step: How Our Trade-In Process Works
On 15 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Together with our sister company TechProtect GmbH, we close the loop and provide holistic solutions in the field of the circular economy. In doing so, we combine regulatory expertise with operational execution. Today, we take a closer look at the trade-in process and show how companies can offer their customers a simple and transparent way to ...
10
Apr 2026
Battery Take-Back for Wearables: Obligations and Practical Risks
On 10 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Wearables such as smartwatches or smart rings represent innovative technology and new usage concepts. However, they come with a particular characteristic that is often underestimated within companies: the battery is not a separate accessory but an integral part of the product. This brings a topic into focus that is often addressed too late in ...