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Jun 2026
Who are the economic operators under the PPWR?
On 02 , Jun 2026 | In | By Júlio Junqueira
The PPWR introduces new requirements for companies that manufacture, import, distribute, make available or unpack packaging within the European Union. A central starting point for understanding these obligations is one key question: Which role does a company play within the supply chain? Article 3(12) of the PPWR defines the relevant economic ...
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Jun 2026
Meet Us at Two Events This June
On 01 , Jun 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
June is all about exchange, innovation, and fresh impulses around sustainability, the circular economy, and digital transformation. This month, we will be attending two exciting industry events: E-Waste World Expo in Frankfurt and GITEX AI EUROPE in Berlin. June 17: E-Waste World Expo in Frankfurt On June 17, Solveig Legler, Senior Strategy ...
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May 2026
Upcoming Free 1cc Webinars in June and July 2026
On 28 , May 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
One regulation, three key topics: Join our free PPWR webinar series in June and July 2026. The new EU Packaging Regulation brings important changes for companies placing packaging on the EU market. To help you stay informed and prepare for the upcoming requirements, 1cc is hosting a series of free webinars covering key PPWR topics. Register now ...
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May 2026
Is It Really Packaging? Why the PPWR Requires a Closer Look Than Many Expect
On 21 , May 2026 | In | By Júlio Junqueira
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 ...
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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
RMI Template Updates (April 2026): Key Changes in EMRT 2.11, CMRT 6.6, and AMRT 1.31
On 05 , May 2026 | In | By Arjun Cheran
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 ...
04
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
EU: New Labels for the Legal Guarantee and the Commercial Guarantee of Durability
On 30 , Apr 2026 | In | By Ute Binder
The Directive (EU) 2024/825, better known as the EmpCo Directive, aims to better inform consumers about the environmental characteristics of products and thereby promote sustainable purchasing decisions. The Directive not only provides guidance on how environmental claims should be formulated or graphically presented to ensure they are not ...
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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 ...