From EU policy milestones to global EPR developments – an outlook on the issues shaping 2026
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Environmental and Chemical

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February 2026

Welcome back to Compass for 2026!

This year’s first edition looks at what lies ahead.


In 2026, EU circular economy policy will enter a decisive phase.


Secondary legislation will also provide required clarity to producers for the recently adopted PPWR and Batteries Regulation.


Of course, Europe is not the only region introducing important legislation.


So we’re visiting several destinations where EPR is taking shape or has entered into force.


Your editorial Team

Konny, Nick and Marta

POLICY & COMPLIANCE

Focus on... 2026

2026 Policy Outlook: From legislative design to implementation

  • Circular Economy Act
  • WEEE
  • PPWR
  • And more

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Environmental Compliance

What are the latest developments?

  • Environmental Omnibus: EPR simplification on the table
  • SUPD: Commission launches evaluation of rules
  • BBWR: Commission drafts battery label rules + update from Germany
  • CRMA: Commission proposes new circularity rules for magnets in EEE
  • EU Deforestation Regulation: revision and key changes to apply in December 2026

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Chemical Compliance

What's happening?

  • CLP: EU authorities inspecting hazardous mixtures throughout 2026
  • REACH: EU customs Y-Codes

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Circular Economy

What changes could have the biggest impact?

  • Plastics: Commission unveils “winter package” to support recycling and secondary material markets
  • Council sets priorities for a more resilient and circular Europe
  • High-level summary of Eurostat waste statistics

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DESTINATION...

... UK

New data requirement for packaging producers

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... Washington

EPR for batteries now in force

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... North America

2025 highlights and outlook for 2026

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NEWS FROM LANDBELL GROUP

Berto Zampapilas is back!

ERP Spain supports batteries awareness campaign for schools

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Tackling plastic packaging in Nigeria

National Guideline published for the implementation of EPR programme

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An end to plastic waste in the ASEAN region?

World Bank publishes report on readiness for EPR

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EVENTS

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February

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Introducing the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform

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