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We are EucoLight

The European Association
of collection and recycling
organisations for WEEE lamps
and lighting.
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About EucoLight

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EucoLight is the voice of European WEEE compliance schemes specialised in managing the collection and recycling of WEEE lighting; working to make the circular economy a reality for lighting products.

EucoLight’s objective is to promote the development of a better regulatory framework and the efficient collection and recycling of waste lighting. Our members are collection and recycling organisations in Europe.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Extended Producer Responsibility

  • Making the Circular Economy a reality.
  • Working for lighting producers.
  • Building an effective Circular Economy.

The need for minimum requirements for EPR schemes at EU level that ensure transparency.

The absence of conflicts of interest and fair practices.

Transparency of the contribution of the producers to EPR for the fulfillment of the collection & recycling objectives.

Correct distribution of responsibilities of different actors in waste management.

Freedom to operate on the whole territory of Member States without barriers as to ensure a uniform territorial coverage.

Where our members are located

WHERE WE ARE

EucoLight Members are Producer Responsibility Organisations that specialise in the collection and recycling of lighting products.

17

European Countries

10+

years of experience in operating WEEE
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EucoLight publications

EucoLight lobbies on behalf of members to make sure EU directives are right for the industry.

All published Position Papers are posted on our site.

Joint Letter on Proposed Unitary Own Resource on Non-Collected E-Waste
ISSUED 06 October 2025
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) industry stands firmly alongside the EU in working toachieve ambitious climate and environmental protection goals, significantly contributing to savingenergy, resources and greenhouse gas emissions. While we support the EU’s efforts to establish asuitable legislative framework for environmental and climate protection, we are writing to you todayto express our profound […]
EucoLight objects to the European Commission proposal to introduce new tax based on non-collected e-waste
ISSUED 30 July 2025
EucoLight, the European association of lighting WEEE compliance schemes, objects to the European Commission plan to introduce a contribution on non-collected e-waste.  On July 16, 2025, the European Commission announced a proposal for the EU’s long-term budget for 2028-2034 (Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)) that introduces a new “own resource” based on the amount of e-waste […]
Joint Statement – European stakeholders for a level playing field for online marketplaces and effective enforcement
ISSUED 18 September 2024
NGOs and European industries are once again joining forces to urge EU policymakers toprioritise closing legal loopholes in the regulation and enforcement of online tradevia online marketplaces during the 2024-2029 mandate. Online marketplaces play a significant role with a growing number of consumers todayengaging in e-commerce, matching buyers and third-party sellers, attracted by benefitssuch as […]
EucoLight answer to the European Commission Call for Evidence: “Simplification of administrative burden in environmental legislation”
ISSUED 10 September 2025
EucoLight, the European association of lighting WEEE compliance schemes, commands to the European Commission to seek simplification of administrative burden in the environmental legislation, whilst preserving the objectives of the Green Deal. To this end, EucoLight focusses its recommendations on the following key points aiming at streamlining compliance:
Joint Letter on Proposed Unitary Own Resource on Non-Collected E-Waste
ISSUED 06 October 2025
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) industry stands firmly alongside the EU in working toachieve ambitious climate and environmental protection goals, significantly contributing to savingenergy, resources and greenhouse gas emissions. While we support the EU’s efforts to establish asuitable legislative framework for environmental and climate protection, we are writing to you todayto express our profound […]
EucoLight objects to the European Commission proposal to introduce new tax based on non-collected e-waste
ISSUED 30 July 2025
EucoLight, the European association of lighting WEEE compliance schemes, objects to the European Commission plan to introduce a contribution on non-collected e-waste.  On July 16, 2025, the European Commission announced a proposal for the EU’s long-term budget for 2028-2034 (Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)) that introduces a new “own resource” based on the amount of e-waste […]
Joint Statement – European stakeholders for a level playing field for online marketplaces and effective enforcement
ISSUED 18 September 2024
NGOs and European industries are once again joining forces to urge EU policymakers toprioritise closing legal loopholes in the regulation and enforcement of online tradevia online marketplaces during the 2024-2029 mandate. Online marketplaces play a significant role with a growing number of consumers todayengaging in e-commerce, matching buyers and third-party sellers, attracted by benefitssuch as […]
EucoLight answer to the European Commission Call for Evidence: “Simplification of administrative burden in environmental legislation”
ISSUED 10 September 2025
EucoLight, the European association of lighting WEEE compliance schemes, commands to the European Commission to seek simplification of administrative burden in the environmental legislation, whilst preserving the objectives of the Green Deal. To this end, EucoLight focusses its recommendations on the following key points aiming at streamlining compliance:
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