For some years now, EU Member States that failed to meet the EU's recycling target of 50 percent for plastic packaging have had to pay a levy to the EU. This so-called ‘plastic tax’ is intended to create an incentive to reduce the proportion of non-recycled plastic waste. In 2023, for example, France paid around €1.5 billion to the EU because its ...

In August 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the planned Circular Economy Act (CEA). Stakeholders and the general public had until early November 2025 to submit their comments and contributions on this key initiative of EU circular economy policy. The CEA is expected to be presented by the European Commission as a ...

Our CEO attended the World Economic Forum in Davos this year and returned with valuable insights and key takeaways from the discussions and conversations. The World Economic Forum in Davos once again proved to be far more than a place for debate. It is where global challenges around technology, sustainability, and regulation are translated into ...

From 12 August 2025, online marketplaces are classified as “producers” under the UK WEEE Regulations. This change follows the introduction of extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) in 2024. Under the new regulations, online marketplaces are legally responsible for EPR compliance for goods sold via their platforms—even if they do not ...

For many companies, 2026 will be defined by strategic development. Volatile supply chains, rising costs, and increasing regulatory requirements make one thing clear: managing critical raw materials is no longer merely an operational issue — it is a core element of corporate strategy. A key lever is often closer than expected: existing circular ...