Finland is often held up as a shining example when it comes to the need to reform device-based levy systems and to find alternatives to traditional copyright levies. Most recently, electronics industry association Digital Europe presented the ‘state budget model’ in Finland as a good alternative to copyright levies. But is this really a good ...

The registration of electrical and electronic equipment is legally required for companies selling such products in Germany. The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) implements the European WEEE Directive and obliges manufacturers and importers, among others, to register with the Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register (stiftung ear). Who ...

Is your schedule for the implementation of regulatory requirements in France up-to-date? You may find some useful information to reduce your potential compliance gap below. Consumer Information The obligation to provide information on environmental qualities and characteristics of waste generating products towards consumers is not new; however, it ...

On March 20, 2025, it's that time again: Stuttgart Sustainability Day brings together companies and experts to discuss practical solutions for sustainable production – and we will be there! The event, organized by Fraunhofer IPA, offers a platform for interdisciplinary exchange on key topics such as circular economy, digitalization, and ...