Waste Law and WEEE Reform

ETIRA calls for used cartridges to be treated as raw materials, not waste, and for a dedicated WEEE reuse target to boost the circular economy. buff.ly/kbb8EjC
#ETIRA #CircularEconomy #WEEE #Reuse

Green Public Procurement

Public authorities should lead the way. ETIRA calls for the EU’s Green Public Procurement rules to become mandatory — making reuse the rule, not the exception. buff.ly/kbb8EjC
#ETIRA #CircularEconomy #GPP #Reuse

The Reuse Imperative

Europe’s remanufacturers face rising pressure from cheap, polluting single-use imports. ETIRA urges the EU to remove OEM barriers and defend cartridge reuse. buff.ly/kbb8EjC
#ETIRA #CircularEconomy #Reuse #Compliance

EU Circular Economy Act: A Chance for Real Change

The EU’s new #CircularEconomy Act could reshape Europe’s sustainability strategy. ETIRA calls for strong support for cartridge reuse to make circularity real.https://buff.ly/kbb8EjC
#ETIRA #Reuse #Sustainability #GreenPrinting

WEEE Directive: Time for Ambitious Reuse Targets and Strong Enforcement – Etira The European Commission’s newly published evaluation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive confirms what ETIRA has long stated: the legislation is no longer fit for…

ETIRA was born from WEEE reform in 2001.
Now we’re back: the Circular Economy Act is coming.
We call on the EU to back reuse, enforce EPR, and level the playing field.
♻️ Let’s get it right this time.
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#ETIRA #CircularTransition #EUWEEE

Love Me, Tender? – Etira Public tenders for the procurement of imaging equipment and cartridges continue to present serious challenges for OEM cartridge remanufacturers. In the EU, the outright exclusion of remanufactured…

Public tenders are still excluding remanufactured cartridges — illegally.

ETIRA has challenged 25 across Europe. Most backed down.

We’re also exposing fraud: fake ecolabels, single-use swaps, shady bids.

Seen it? Speak up: info@etira.org
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#FairTenders #CircularEconomy #ETIRA

ETIRA vs ETRIA: 1-0 – Etira In 2023, Ricoh asked the EU’s brand registration authority, EUIPO, to register the brand “ETRIA” for its printer manufacturing joint venture with other OEMs. ETIRA opposed this registration, as did…

ETIRA 1 – ETRIA 0
Ricoh tried to register “ETRIA.” EUIPO said no — too confusing.

We paused our fight. EDRIA kept going — and won.

Now Ricoh’s counter-opposition is suspended too. No appeal by Aug = game over.

#ETIRA #EUIPO #trademark #remangang

WEEE Directive: Time for Ambitious Reuse Targets and Strong Enforcement – Etira The European Commission’s newly published evaluation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive confirms what ETIRA has long stated: the legislation is no longer fit for…

WEEE review shows we’re still losing materials and missing targets.
ETIRA says: it’s time to put reuse first — and stop non-compliant clones from wrecking the market.
♻️ The future must be fair and circular.
#WEEE #ETIRA #ReuseNotWaste

📢 A Digital Product Passport (DPP) for printer cartridges can stop illegal imports & give buyers confidence.

ETIRA is calling for real solutions—join the movement & sign the letter! 💪 🌍
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#GreenEconomy #DPP #ETIRA #FairTrade

ETIRA Calls for Industry-Wide Action to Tackle Non-Compliant Printer Cartridges – Etira The European Toner & Inkjet Remanufacturers Association (ETIRA) is calling on all responsible stakeholders across the European market—remanufacturers, OEMs, wholesalers, distributors, retailers,…

🚨 Millions of non-compliant printer cartridges are flooding Europe, harming sustainability & green jobs!
ETIRA calls on the European Commission to act now & stop this crisis. Join the movement for fair enforcement!
🔗 Sign our letter & take action: https://buff.ly/41eZvqy
#CircularEconomy #ETIRA