Oskar Mortensen
Oskar Mortensen is a Content Specialist at Repax who loves turning complicated sustainability rules into something everyone can actually understand. Think of him as your friendly guide through the world of EPR regulations and circularity—breaking down the confusing stuff so you can focus on what really matters for your business. His goal? Making environmental compliance feel less like homework and more like a conversation. When Oskar's not writing helpful content, you'll find him out on the golf course, breathing in that fresh air and enjoying nature's own waste-free system.
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What is plastic? PPWR definition explained
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PPWR aims to cut packaging waste, boost recyclability by 2030, promote reuse, restrict single-use plastics, and improve labeling, supporting a circular, sustainable EU economy.
What is an authorised representative for EPR?
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An Authorised Representative helps producers meet EPR rules by managing waste duties, registering products, paying fees, and promoting recycling, supporting circular economy and sustainability.
What is the platform economy and its EPR obligations?
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Platform economy EPR means online marketplaces help manage waste from sold products, ensuring recycling, eco-friendly packaging, and shared responsibility for reducing environmental impact.
What is packaging? PPWR definition explained
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The PPWR is an EU law aiming for all packaging to be recyclable by 2030, reducing waste by 15% by 2040, promoting reusable options, and cutting harmful substances to boost sustainability and circularity.
What is a manufacturer? (PPWR definition)
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A manufacturer under PPWR produces or fills packaging, responsible for designing recyclable, reusable packaging to cut waste and support a circular, sustainable economy.
What is EPR registration in multiple countries?
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EPR registration means companies register in each country they sell in, report products, and pay fees to support recycling and waste management, helping reduce waste and promote circular economy.
What does making available on the territory of a member state mean?
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Making Available" means placing a product for the first time in an EU country, triggering rules on safety, recycling, and sustainability to support a circular economy and reduce waste.
What is drop shipping (EPR)?
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Dropshipping in the EU requires EPR compliance: register, pay fees, and ensure products are recyclable. Non-compliance risks fines. Partner with experts to stay legal and boost sustainability.
What is marketplace due diligence?
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Marketplace due diligence checks environmental, social, and economic practices in a market to ensure products support sustainability, circular economy, fair labor, and local economies.
What is a producer? (PPWR definition)
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A producer under PPWR is anyone who makes, imports, or sells packaged products in the EU. They must ensure packaging is sustainable and manage its recycling and waste responsibly.
What is the de minimis threshold in EPR?
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The De Minimis Threshold in EPR sets a minimum product amount below which small producers are exempt from full recycling duties, balancing environmental care with fair, manageable business rules.
What is innovative packaging?
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Innovative packaging uses eco-friendly, reusable, or recyclable materials, reduces waste and size, and includes smart features to protect products and support a circular economy, helping the planet.