Press releases & news
Below you will find selected information and releases from the Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Foundation Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) on the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) and the work of the ZSVR.
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ZSVR publishes new minimum standard for determining the recyclability of packaging
With the new version of the minimum standard, application has become much simpler. A more detailed description of the determination procedure makes it even easier for companies to check the recyclability of their packaging.
Consultation on the draft 2020 edition of the system participation requirement catalogue
In Germany, producer responsibility for packaging was introduced in 1993. However, until now many producers have failed to comply with this responsibility, either completely or in part.
ZSVR closes consultation on the 2020 edition of the minimum standard for determining the recyclability of packaging
The Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Foundation Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) has prepared and updated the minimum standard for determining the recyclability of packaging pursuant to section 21 VerpackG (Verpackungsgesetz –…
The producers’ responsibility – Use of recyclates is essential for meeting recycling quotas
• Low oil prices and cheap virgin material lead to a loss of sales markets for recycled plastics.
• The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) sees an urgent need for action on part of packaging…
The producers’ responsibility – without use of recyclates recycling quotas cannot be met
The recycling sector is facing a very challenging situation. The markets for recyclates are collapsing. Economically, using newly produced plastic material in the production of plastic products and packaging is significantly cheaper than the use of…