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Jan 2026
France Is Considering the Introduction of a Plastic Tax
On 30 , Jan 2026 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
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 ...
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Jan 2026
Circular Economy Act (CEA): What Companies Need to Know Now
On 28 , Jan 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
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Jan 2026
WEF Davos – From Global Dialogue to Business Impact
On 26 , Jan 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
22
Jan 2026
UK: Online Marketplaces Classified as Producers Under UK WEEE and Packaging EPR Regulations
On 22 , Jan 2026 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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 ...
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Jan 2026
2026: Securing Critical Raw Materials from Circular Systems – From Idea to Strategy
On 13 , Jan 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
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 ...
22
Dec 2025
4th Advent: Merry Christmas and a Successful New Year!
On 22 , Dec 2025 | In | By Alisa Maier
We wish our customers and partners a Merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday season, as well as a successful start to the New Year 2026! We will be taking a short break and closing our office from December 24, 2025. We will be happy to assist you again from January 2, 2026. Kind regards Your 1cc Team
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Dec 2025
Copyright Levies for Refurbished Devices Being Enforced
On 18 , Dec 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
The controversy surrounding copyright levies on refurbished devices, and thus ultimately on used devices, has recently taken a back seat. This is partly due to the levy claims on providers and operators of AI solutions, which are to be introduced as a flat-rate levy. However, the claims for levies targeting refurbishers remain and are currently ...
16
Dec 2025
Strengthening Circles Together – Our 2025 Donation Initiative
On 16 , Dec 2025 | In | By Alisa Maier
A year of transformation and collaboration 2025 was a special year for 1cc and our sister company, TechProtect. We aligned structures, reshaped services, and further deepened our collaboration. Circular economy, the core principle connecting both companies, is reflected more strongly than ever in everything we do: in our thinking, in our actions, ...
15
Dec 2025
3rd Advent door: On the way to the New Year 2026 – Our services
On 15 , Dec 2025 | In | By Alisa Maier
As we approach the end of the year, we are opening the third door of our Advent calendar today to give you an exclusive look at our services throughout the product lifecycle. Here you can take your time to check whether you are well positioned in terms of compliance for the coming year. Are you prepared for 2026? The year is drawing to a close: ...
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Dec 2025
EPR and Product Compliance: How to Master Growing Requirements Efficiently
On 11 , Dec 2025 | In | By Alisa Maier
The demands on companies in the areas of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Product Compliance are continuously increasing. Regulations such as the EU WEEE Directive, the EU Packaging Regulation, the EU Battery Directive, as well as REACH, RoHS, and SCIP, are being enforced more strictly than ever. Compliance today is no longer just about ...