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 CONAI in Italy?
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CONAI leads Italy’s packaging recycling with a 76.7% rate in 2024, promotes reusable packaging, and supports companies with eco-labeling, boosting circular economy and sustainability nationwide.
What is Ecoembes in Spain?
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Ecoembes manages Spain’s household packaging recycling, promoting circular economy through sorted bins, education, innovation like TheCircularLab, and social projects, boosting recycling rates.
What is the AGEC law in France?
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The AGEC Law, passed in France in 2020, fights waste by banning single-use plastics, boosting recycling, and pushing companies to make durable, repairable products. It requires clear info on recyclability, helping consumers choose greener options. Though progress is slow, it’s a key step toward a circular economy.
What is the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR)?
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The ZSVR oversees Germany's Packaging Act by managing the LUCID register, ensuring companies report packaging amounts, promoting recycling, fair cost sharing, and eco-friendly packaging design.
What is the VerpackG (German Packaging Act)?
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VerpackG makes companies responsible for packaging waste by requiring registration, joining recycling systems, meeting targets, and encouraging eco-friendly materials to boost circular economy.
What is the dual system in Germany?
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Das Duale System in Deutschland verpflichtet Hersteller, Verpackungen zu sammeln und zu recyceln. Mit dem Grünen Punkt gekennzeichnet, fördert es Kreislaufwirtschaft, Ressourcenschutz und bessere Recyclingquoten.
What is EXPRA (Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance)?
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EXPRA is a nonprofit alliance of 37 packaging recycling groups from 31 countries, promoting Extended Producer Responsibility to boost recycling, reduce waste, and support the circular economy.
What is Citeo in France?
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Citeo, under France's EPR system, helps businesses recycle and reuse packaging and paper through eco-design, efficient sorting, public awareness, and innovative projects like reusable packaging and closed-loop PET recycling.
What is sustainable procurement?
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Sustainable procurement means buying goods that protect the environment, support fair labor, and boost the economy, helping reduce waste, pollution, and unfair practices for a better future.
What is the LUCID Register in Germany?
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The LUCID Register in Germany tracks packaging waste, requiring companies to register and report packaging to ensure recycling, transparency, and compliance with environmental laws.
What is circular economy finance?
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Circular Economy Finance funds businesses that reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle, promoting sustainability. It supports innovations, green jobs, and eco-friendly growth for a healthier planet.
What is Pro Europe?
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PRO Circularity Alliance unites European Producer Responsibility Organisations to improve waste management, share best practices, and advocate for policies supporting recycling and a circular economy.