The question of what actually qualifies as packaging under the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, the PPWR, is less straightforward than it may seem at first glance. The new European packaging regulation has already entered into force and will begin to apply in all Member States in August of this year. It introduces numerous new ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...