From 1 January 2025, textiles must be collected separately from household waste in all EU countries. At least, that is what the European Waste Framework Directive stipulates. A few EU countries are already one step ahead and have introduced extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles, including France and the Netherlands. Now Italy is ...

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has released updated versions of two key reporting templates used for responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence: the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) version 6.5 and the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.0. These updates are important for companies working to meet ...

In a significant development for companies operating under EU regulations, the European Commission and Parliament have moved to ease the pressure of upcoming sustainability compliance deadlines. On 26 February 2025, the Commission released a set of proposals—collectively called the Omnibus Package — aimed at reducing the administrative burden on ...

Take the Copyright Levy Quick Check! Since copyright levies are often included in the sales price of smartphones, PCs, printers, or even individual components throughout Europe without any special indication, they are hardly noticeable. However, these levies are considerable. They often account for a significant percentage of the product price. ...