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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wearables represent innovation and progress more than any other product category. However, they bring with them a level of regulatory complexity that should not be underestimated. From a legal perspective, these products do not fall within a single framework but are subject to multiple regulations, particularly the EU WEEE Directive, the EU ...