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May 2026
Circular Economy in Practice: Why Many Companies Struggle Despite Having a Strategy
On 13 , May 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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May 2026
From Buzzword to Strategy: Making Circular Economy Actionable
On 07 , May 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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May 2026
Meet us at IFAT Munich 2026
On 04 , May 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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Apr 2026
Circular Economy in Business: The Pressure Is On, But Where Do You Start?
On 29 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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Apr 2026
Reverse Logistics in Trade-In: How Old Devices Create New Value
On 22 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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Apr 2026
On the Road: Three Events Shaping the Future of Sustainability
On 20 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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Apr 2026
Step by Step: How Our Trade-In Process Works
On 15 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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Apr 2026
Battery Take-Back for Wearables: Obligations and Practical Risks
On 10 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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Apr 2026
Registration Obligations for Wearables
On 07 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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Mar 2026
KIBAD: Shaping the Future of Batteries with AI and Data
On 31 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
At the beginning of March, an exciting new initiative was launched with the KIBAD project (AI-based Battery Data Analysis), actively supported by our sister company TechProtect GmbH. In collaboration with the Konstanz University of Applied Sciences, the project aims to elevate the use of battery data to a new level, with the goal of sustainably ...