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 the RoHS directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)?
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The RoHS Directive limits harmful substances like lead and mercury in electronics, protecting health and the environment while boosting recycling and sustainable product design.
What is the Industrial Emissions Directive?
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The Industrial Emissions Directive limits pollution from industries by enforcing strict permits, using best techniques, reducing waste, and promoting transparency—protecting health and supporting a circular, cleaner environment.
What is market surveillance regulation?
Glossary
The Market Surveillance Regulation ensures products in the EU are safe, eco-friendly, and meet quality standards, promoting sustainability, protecting consumers, and supporting a circular economy.
What are delegated acts?
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Delegated Acts help update detailed rules in areas like waste management or energy efficiency quickly, guiding businesses and consumers to meet clear sustainability and circular economy standards.
What is the landfill directive?
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The Landfill Directive protects health and environment by regulating waste types in landfills, reducing biodegradable waste, promoting recycling, and aiming to cut landfill use to 10% by 2035.
What is greenwashing?
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Greenwashing is when companies pretend to be eco-friendly using vague claims or tricks, confusing buyers and slowing real progress. Look for clear proof and honest brands to help the planet.
What is waste shipment regulation?
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The Waste Shipment Regulation ensures waste moves safely between countries, prevents illegal dumping, promotes recycling, and protects health and the environment across the EU and beyond.
What is the EU deforestation regulation?
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The EU Deforestation Regulation stops products linked to illegal forest loss, ensures companies track origins, promotes sustainable sourcing, and helps protect forests, climate, and biodiversity.
What is the Green Claims Directive?
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The EU's Green Claims Directive aimed to stop greenwashing by requiring proof of environmental claims but was withdrawn over small business concerns; other rules still protect consumers from false green claims.
What is ecodesign for sustainable products regulation (ESPR)?
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The ESPR is an EU law promoting durable, repairable, and recyclable products with recycled content, plus a Digital Product Passport, helping reduce waste and boost circular economy.
What is EU battery regulation?
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The EU Battery Regulation ensures batteries are safer, eco-friendly, and recyclable, promoting circular economy goals by requiring collection, recycling, recycled content, and responsible sourcing.
What is REACH regulation?
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REACH ensures chemicals in EU products are safe for health and environment by requiring companies to prove safety, restrict harmful substances, and promote safer alternatives for a cleaner, sustainable future.