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[Webinar](https://webinar.1cc-consulting.com/en) - [Contact](https://1cc-consulting.com/en/contact/) ### Welcome to the 1cc Blog Your expert portal for product compliance and extended producer responsibility! We keep you informed about the latest regulatory developments, industry trends, and practical solutions. Benefit from in-depth expertise and valuable insights to future-proof your compliance strategy. \* Please click on the headline or image to read the complete news. ### 20 Aug 2026 ### [Conformity under the PPWR: Assessment vs. Declaration explained](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/conformity-under-the-ppwr-assessment-vs.-declaration-explained) On 20 , Aug 2026 | In | By Júlio Junqueira [![Conformity under the PPWR: Assessment vs. Declaration explained](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(23).png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(23).png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/conformity-under-the-ppwr-assessment-vs.-declaration-explained) The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) not only makes the requirements for packaging more specific; it also requires companies to systematically demonstrate their compliance. This brings two terms into focus that are easily confused: Conformity Assessment and the EU Declaration of Conformity. The two go hand in hand but fulfil ... ### 18 Aug 2026 ### [Sustainability with substance: 1cc undergoes the EcoVadis assessment](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/sustainability-with-substance-1cc-undergoes-the-ecovadis-assessment) On 18 , Aug 2026 | In | By Mona-Fee Kienle [![Sustainability with substance: 1cc undergoes the EcoVadis assessment](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(19)-1.png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(19)-1.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/sustainability-with-substance-1cc-undergoes-the-ecovadis-assessment) Sustainability is increasingly becoming a concrete business requirement for companies. Customers, business partners and international supply chains expect transparent processes and robust evidence. As a consultancy specialising in environmental and sustainability issues, 1cc supports companies in putting these requirements into practice. Our ... ### 13 Aug 2026 ### [Reusable Packaging under the PPWR: A requirement or a competitive advantage?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/reusable-packaging-unter-ppwr-pflicht-oder-wettbewerbsvorteil) On 13 , Aug 2026 | In | By Júlio Junqueira [![Reusable Packaging under the PPWR: A requirement or a competitive advantage?](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(21).png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(21).png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/reusable-packaging-unter-ppwr-pflicht-oder-wettbewerbsvorteil) The PPWR is transforming reusable packaging from a sustainability issue into a management task for many companies. It is not just a matter of meeting the new requirements – but of identifying where reuse can be the more economically viable model. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) provides a clear regulatory framework for reusable ... ### 11 Aug 2026 ### [A circular economy without take-back schemes? It doesn’t work. Why take-back schemes are becoming the foundation of a successful circular economy](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/a-circular-economy-without-take-back-schemes-it-doesnt-work.-why-take-back-schemes-are-becoming-the-foundation-of-a-successful-circular-economy-klon) On 11 , Aug 2026 | In | By Mona-Fee Kienle [![A circular economy without take-back schemes? It doesn’t work. Why take-back schemes are becoming the foundation of a successful circular economy](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(8).png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(8).png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/a-circular-economy-without-take-back-schemes-it-doesnt-work.-why-take-back-schemes-are-becoming-the-foundation-of-a-successful-circular-economy-klon) The circular economy is increasingly evolving from a sustainability goal into a regulatory and economic necessity. With the European Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan and new requirements regarding producer responsibility, the European Union is pursuing the aim of keeping products in the economic cycle for longer and using resources ... ### 04 Aug 2026 ### [Circular Solar: Whoever leads the circular economy will win tomorrow’s customers](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/circular-solar-whoever-leads-the-circular-economy-will-win-tomorrows-customers) On 04 , Aug 2026 | In | By Mona-Fee Kienle [![Circular Solar: Whoever leads the circular economy will win tomorrow’s customers](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TP%20Blog%20(750%20x%20455%20px)%20(11).png?width=550&name=TP%20Blog%20(750%20x%20455%20px)%20(11).png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/circular-solar-whoever-leads-the-circular-economy-will-win-tomorrows-customers) From the first wave of refurbishment, through profitable trade-in models, to the complex requirements of reverse logistics and battery compliance: the previous instalments in this series have shown that the solar industry is entering a completely new phase of development. All these individual aspects converge into an overarching, strategic concept ... ### 30 Jul 2026 ### [PPWR labelling: Why companies shouldn’t wait until 2028](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/ppwr-labelling-why-companies-shouldnt-wait-until-2028) On 30 , Jul 2026 | In | By Anna Schneider [![PPWR labelling: Why companies shouldn’t wait until 2028](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(14).png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(14).png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/ppwr-labelling-why-companies-shouldnt-wait-until-2028) What will come into effect from August 2026, when the harmonised EU label will be introduced, and how businesses can prepare their packaging processes now. On 11 February 2025, the new European Packaging Regulation, officially known as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), came into force. It does not introduce a single new ... ### 28 Jul 2026 ### [Battery storage: The next compliance challenge for the energy sector](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/battery-storage-the-next-compliance-challenge-for-the-energy-sector) On 28 , Jul 2026 | In | By Mona-Fee Kienle [![Battery storage: The next compliance challenge for the energy sector](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(11).png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(11).png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/battery-storage-the-next-compliance-challenge-for-the-energy-sector) When discussing the logistics and take-back of solar installations, the system must not be viewed in isolation. As we have seen in the field of reverse logistics, transport and safety requirements become significantly more stringent as soon as a storage system comes into play. As photovoltaics and battery storage are increasingly connected today ... ### 21 Jul 2026 ### [What to do with old solar modules? The underestimated challenge of reverse logistics](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/what-to-do-with-old-solar-modules-the-underestimated-challenge-of-reverse-logistics) On 21 , Jul 2026 | In | By Mona-Fee Kienle [![What to do with old solar modules? The underestimated challenge of reverse logistics](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(5)-2.png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(5)-2.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/what-to-do-with-old-solar-modules-the-underestimated-challenge-of-reverse-logistics) A trade-in programme sounds profitable in theory, but its commercial success depends entirely on how it is implemented behind the scenes. As noted in the previous instalment of our series, it is not enough simply to take back old modules; they must be handled, sorted and transported without damage. This is where many solar companies encounter a ... ### 20 Jul 2026 ### [Our PPWR Webinar Series Returns in German](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/our-ppwr-webinar-series-returns-in-german) On 20 , Jul 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier [![Our PPWR Webinar Series Returns in German](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinar%20%C3%9Cbersicht%20EN-1.png?width=550&name=Webinar%20%C3%9Cbersicht%20EN-1.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/our-ppwr-webinar-series-returns-in-german) Following the strong response to our English sessions, we are now offering the same free PPWR webinar series in German. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation introduces extensive new requirements for companies placing packaging on the EU market. To support businesses in preparing for these changes, 1cc is offering three compact ... ### 16 Jul 2026 ### [Green Claims under the PPWR](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/green-claims-under-the-ppwr) On 16 , Jul 2026 | In | By Júlio Junqueira [![Green Claims under the PPWR](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(5)-1.png?width=550&name=1cc%20Blog%20(1200%20x%20628%20px)%20(5)-1.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/green-claims-under-the-ppwr) The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is designed to reduce greenwashing by ensuring that environmental claims made about packaging are clear, accurate, and supported by evidence. While the PPWR does not regulate all environmental claims, it introduces specific rules for packaging and complements other EU legislation, particularly ... 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