Since 2002, Aetlis has been supporting and advising companies that need to ensure that their products and waste comply with increasingly complex and stringent environmental regulations.
Who we are ?
Over twenty years of expertise…
We specialise in the field of the circular economyCircular economyAn economic model that seeks to optimise resource use by minimising waste and waste generation, and focusing on material reuse, repair, recycling and reclamation. It contrasts with to the linear economy, which “extracts, manufactures, consumes and discards”.Read more : Wikipedia and environmental taxation,Environmental taxationAll taxes and tax incentives designed to encourage environmentally responsible behaviour (such as reducing pollution or rational use of natural resources) by applying a cost to polluting activities.Read more : Wikipedia working specifically on eco-contributions,Eco-contributionsFees paid by producers or importers of products to finance the management of their end of life (collection, recycling). These contributions are often paid to producer responsibility organisations (PRO) to cover the costs of the waste management chain.Read more : Wikipedia which are applied to finished products based on their potential for recyclability or reuse. These contributions are then paid in the form of a fee to each Producer Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO)Producer responsibility organisation (PRO)A State-approved body responsible for managing the collection, recycling and reclamation of waste related to certain products (such as packaging or electrical appliances) as part of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).Read more : SecondLife concerned.
Our expertise also covers environmental taxes,Environmental taxesTaxes levied by public authorities on activities having a negative impact on the environment (CO₂ emissions, waste, pollutants) to finance environmental protection measures and encourage the ecological transition.Read more : Wikipedia, oecd.org which target harmful activities and raise awareness of their impacts. These include the plastic taxPlastic taxA tax introduced by the European Union in 2021 to combat plastic pollution. It imposes a tax on plastic products, especially non-recycled ones. The aim is to encourage companies to use recyclable materials or reduce their use of virgin plastic.Read more : europa.eu, imposed by the European SUP Directive, which encourages the use of recycled packaging. Another is the CBAM,Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a European Union measure that taxes imports of products from outside the EU based on their CO₂ emissions. It concerns primarily carbon-intensive sectors such as steel, cement and electricity.Read more : Wikipedia which penalises companies generating high-carbon emissions while rewarding more responsible ones.
Environmental Responsibility &
Awarenesse
International Experience / Proven
Experience
Rigorous eco-contribution
management
Field surveys
(in France and abroad)
The context our reason for being
The OECDOECDThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an international organisation with some 40 member countries around the world. It promotes policies that improve economic and social well-being for people, specifically with regard to sustainable growth and environmental governance.Read more : Wikipedia’s 1972 “Polluter Pays” principlePolluter pays principleThe principle states that any person or company responsible for damage done to the environment must bear the costs of its prevention, reduction or repair. It makes economic actors responsible and encourages more sustainable practices by adding environmental costs to their activities.Read more : Wikipedia represented a turning point in global environmental awareness. By making companies and individuals responsible for the damage they cause to the environment, this policy encourages more environmentally sustainable and respectful practices.
Within the framework of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR),Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)A principle under which producers are responsible for managing the end-of-life of their products, including collection, processing and reclamation. This concept is at the heart of waste reduction and recycling policies.Read more : Wikipedia France was one of the forerunners with its water laws,Franche water lawsA French legislation governing water management and aiming to protect water resources, regulate water use and prevent pollution, to ensure sustainable use of this vital resource.Read more : Wikipedia (FR) introducing for the first time a fee on polluting discharges and making producers responsible for managing their waste.
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Subsequently, the household packaging regulationsHousehold packaging regulationsThese are imposed on producers to manage the packaging used for products sold on the market, to ensure their collection, sorting and recycling. These regulations aim to limit waste and encourage material recycling. of 1992 and European directives in the early 2000s required manufacturers and distributors to pay a contribution for the recycling and reclamation of their products and packaging via Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).Producer responsibility organisation (PRO)A State-approved body responsible for managing the collection, recycling and reclamation of waste related to certain products (such as packaging or electrical appliances) as part of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).Read more : SecondLife
Soon, the whole of Europe and other countries around the world took up these recycling issues, adopting legislation inspired by the new European models.
This was the situation when Aetlis was founded over 20 years ago to help companies manage their complianceEnvironmental complianceCompliance with environmental regulations and standards by companies to limit the negative impacts of their activity on the environment. This includes waste management, polluting emissions reduction and sustainable resource use. with constantly evolving environmental standards and regulations.
More recently, France’s Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Law (AGEC)Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Law (AGEC)A French law adopted in 2020 to reduce and combat waste, and promote the circular economy through various measures, such as banning single-use plastics and encouraging reuse.Read more : Wikipedia (FR), ecologie.gouv.fr strengthened EPR, extending them to almost all types of products, including textiles, furniture, toys, construction materials, DIY products, sporting goods, leisure products, etc.
A bit of history...
1970
26 May 1972
The OECD introduces the “Polluter Pays” principle.
Polluters are required to bear the costs of pollution resulting from their activities, including the cost of measures to prevent, control and eliminate such pollution, and costs related to repair.
“Polluter pays” has been one of the fundamental principles since the entry into force of the Single European Act (SEA) on 1st July 1987. Its Title VII establishes the legal foundation of the EU’s environmental policy, which “shall be based on the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and that the polluter should pay”.
1990
Many countries adopt the “Green Dot” system
The introduction of the “Green Dot” system in France stems from legislation requiring companies that sell packaged products to take back packaging when it becomes waste. Companies may either collect the packaging themselves or pay an authorised third party to do so.
A logo affixed to packaging that signifies that the manufacturer contributes financially to reclamation. However, it does not guarantee that the packaging in question is recycled.
1st January 1993
First French ERP stream: Household packaging
All companies that produce or import consumer packaged goods and products are required to organise the collectionof their own product packaging.
They may sign a contract with an approved body that collects fees and uses them to support municipal waste collection and sorting operations, and more generally to develop the reclamation of used packaging.
2000
1st January 2001:
First European ERP stream: Batteries and accumulators
The European batteries and accumulators stream was launched in 2001 at the European level, prompted by the desire to reduce the environmental impact of these products and to promote their recycling.
It aims to prevent the generation of hazardous waste, preserve natural resources and increase the sector’s competitiveness.
Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators established the stream’s basic principles, including producer responsibility, collection and recycling targets, and labelling and disposal requirements.
5 March 2002
Creation of Aetlis
In a time of growing environmental responsibility, we need to define new product and waste reclamation solutions, such as recycling and dismantling.
We also help you manage your environmental taxation and reporting obligations to Producer Responsibility Organisations (PRO) to ensure you comply with local and international regulations.
Our goal is to transform regulatory constraints into sustainability and innovation opportunities, while strengthening your commitment to environmental protection.
New ERP streams
European streams
2005: Professional WEEE
2006: Automobiles, Household WEEE
2009: Drugs, Fluorinated gases
French streams
2004: Tyres
2006: Graphic paper
2007: Textiles, linens, shoes
2010
Growing our business
The accelerating deployment of new ERP streams both locally and internationally led to an increase in the number of reporting deadlines for our clients.
This rapid and complex evolution of the regulatory framework prompted us to significantly adapt and improve our information systems to efficiently respond to these new demands.
New French streams:
2012: Furnishings, Potentially infectious medical waste, Chemicals (DDS)
2015: Gas cylinders
2016: Pleasure craft
5 June 2019
European Union’s SUP Directive on single-use plastic packaging
The European Union Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive was adopted in 2019 to combat plastic pollution by banning certain single-use plastic products that represent a large share of the litter polluting our oceans.
The aim is to reduce the amount of plastic waste and encourage the use of reusable or more sustainable alternatives.
This Directive targets items such as cotton swabs, cutlery, plates, straws, stir sticks and balloon sticks, as well as oxo-degradable plastic products, and expanded polystyrene food containers and cups.
In addition to bans, the Directive imposes consumption reduction obligations for other plastic products, labelling requirements to inform consumers of the environmental impact of certain products, and extended producer responsibility measures.
2020
New ERP French streams created through the AGEC law
New ERP French streams created through the AGEC law The Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Law (AGEC), passed on 10 February 2020, aims to reduce waste production by promoting reuse and repair, and by improving recycling while preserving natural resources.
It phases out the use of disposable plastics, imposes labelling to better inform consumers about recycling and endocrine disruptors, and fights waste by requiring that unsold goods be donated or recycled.
It also promotes the repair of household appliances and electronic products by introducing a repairability index and regulating the availability of spare parts.
In France, this law was a precursor to the creation of a dozen streams in manysectors:
2021 :Tobacco; cigarette butts; WEEE associated with potentially infectious medical waste; Chemicals via public waste management; Fast-food take-away packaging
2022 : Toys; Sporting and leisure goods; DIY and gardening products; Motor vehicles; Mineral and synthetic oils
2023 : Tyres; Construction waste
2024 : Chewing gum; Single-use sanitary textiles; Take-out packaging
2025 and beyond?
Extension of the Packaging ERP to professionals (industrial and commercial packaging)
European Directive 94/62/EC requires that producers manage all types of packaging by 31 December 2024. Household packaging has been under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) since 1993; this responsibility has been extended to professional packaging that was not previously covered.
The “Industrial and Commercial Packaging” ERP for this type of packaging will be implemented in two phases: for take-out food packaging in 2024, and other professional packaging starting on 1 January 2025.
In short, the EPR now covers all commercial packaging that was not previously covered by an existing EPR.
A bit of history...
1970
26 May 1972
The OECD introduces the “Polluter Pays” principle.
Polluters are required to bear the costs of pollution resulting from their activities, including the cost of measures to prevent, control and eliminate such pollution, and costs related to repair.
“Polluter pays” has been one of the fundamental principles since the entry into force of the Single European Act (SEA) on 1st July 1987. Its Title VII establishes the legal foundation of the EU’s environmental policy, which “shall be based on the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and that the polluter should pay”.
1990
Many countries adopt the “Green Dot” system
The introduction of the “Green Dot” system in France stems from legislation requiring companies that sell packaged products to take back packaging when it becomes waste. Companies may either collect the packaging themselves or pay an authorised third party to do so.
A logo affixed to packaging that signifies that the manufacturer contributes financially to reclamation. However, it does not guarantee that the packaging in question is recycled.
1st January 1993
First French ERP stream: Household packaging
All companies that produce or import consumer packaged goods and products are required to organise the collectionof their own product packaging.
They may sign a contract with an approved body that collects fees and uses them to support municipal waste collection and sorting operations, and more generally to develop the reclamation of used packaging.
2000
1st January 2001:
First European ERP stream: Batteries and accumulators
The European batteries and accumulators stream was launched in 2001 at the European level, prompted by the desire to reduce the environmental impact of these products and to promote their recycling.
It aims to prevent the generation of hazardous waste, preserve natural resources and increase the sector’s competitiveness.
Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators established the stream’s basic principles, including producer responsibility, collection and recycling targets, and labelling and disposal requirements.
5 March 2002
Creation of Aetlis
In a time of growing environmental responsibility, we need to define new product and waste reclamation solutions, such as recycling and dismantling.
We also help you manage your environmental taxation and reporting obligations to Producer Responsibility Organisations (PRO) to ensure you comply with local and international regulations.
Our goal is to transform regulatory constraints into sustainability and innovation opportunities, while strengthening your commitment to environmental protection.
New ERP streams
European streams
2005: Professional WEEE
2006: Automobiles, Household WEEE
2009: Drugs, Fluorinated gases
French streams
2004: Tyres
2006: Graphic paper
2007: Textiles, linens, shoes
2010
Growing our business
The accelerating deployment of new ERP streams both locally and internationally led to an increase in the number of reporting deadlines for our clients.
This rapid and complex evolution of the regulatory framework prompted us to significantly adapt and improve our information systems to efficiently respond to these new demands.
New French streams:
2012: Furnishings, Potentially infectious medical waste, Chemicals (DDS)
2015: Gas cylinders
2016: Pleasure craft
5 June 2019
European Union’s SUP Directive on single-use plastic packaging
The European Union Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive was adopted in 2019 to combat plastic pollution by banning certain single-use plastic products that represent a large share of the litter polluting our oceans.
The aim is to reduce the amount of plastic waste and encourage the use of reusable or more sustainable alternatives.
This Directive targets items such as cotton swabs, cutlery, plates, straws, stir sticks and balloon sticks, as well as oxo-degradable plastic products, and expanded polystyrene food containers and cups.
In addition to bans, the Directive imposes consumption reduction obligations for other plastic products, labelling requirements to inform consumers of the environmental impact of certain products, and extended producer responsibility measures.
2020
New ERP French streams created through the AGEC law
New ERP French streams created through the AGEC law The Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Law (AGEC), passed on 10 February 2020, aims to reduce waste production by promoting reuse and repair, and by improving recycling while preserving natural resources.
It phases out the use of disposable plastics, imposes labelling to better inform consumers about recycling and endocrine disruptors, and fights waste by requiring that unsold goods be donated or recycled.
It also promotes the repair of household appliances and electronic products by introducing a repairability index and regulating the availability of spare parts.
In France, this law was a precursor to the creation of a dozen streams in manysectors:
2021 :Tobacco; cigarette butts; WEEE associated with potentially infectious medical waste; Chemicals via public waste management; Fast-food take-away packaging
2022 : Toys; Sporting and leisure goods; DIY and gardening products; Motor vehicles; Mineral and synthetic oils
2023 : Tyres; Construction waste
2024 : Chewing gum; Single-use sanitary textiles; Take-out packaging
2025 and beyond?
Extension of the Packaging ERP to professionals (industrial and commercial packaging)
European Directive 94/62/EC requires that producers manage all types of packaging by 31 December 2024. Household packaging has been under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) since 1993; this responsibility has been extended to professional packaging that was not previously covered.
The “Industrial and Commercial Packaging” ERP for this type of packaging will be implemented in two phases: for take-out food packaging in 2024, and other professional packaging starting on 1 January 2025.
In short, the EPR now covers all commercial packaging that was not previously covered by an existing EPR.
Let’s work together to create a more sustainable future within a controlled legal framework.
By entrusting the management of your environmental obligations to us, we can best serve your interests on your behalf. Choose peace of mind, while you focus on developing your core business and your company’s prosperity. Our team conducts a thorough analysis of your data to ensure you respect all legislation applying to your sector and your location.
Depend on our proven expertise and stay informed, planning ahead for legislative changes thanks to our proactive legal and regulatory intelligence. This ensures you can budget more accurately and avoid unexpected events. Failure to comply with these legal obligations can lead to prosecution and tarnish your image.
Our business a teamserving you
We specialise in analysing current and future legal obligations to support you in your reporting requirements under your environmental obligations. But, we do more than just assist with legal compliance: we also help you set up personalised strategies to manage and recover your waste, and eco-design your packaging.
- Assistance in selecting a PRO
- Assessment of your reporting responsibilities related to eco-contributions and product taxes (such as private copying)
- A direct contact person who liaises with PRO
- Audit and correction of previous reports
- Consolidation of data with field surveys
- Periodic submission of your tax and parafiscal statements to PRO
- Auditor certification, if required
- Assistance during audits by external auditors required by PRO
- We can serve as your representative if necessary (France only)
- Regular archiving of your reporting data
- Identification of taxes applicable to your sector, such as plastic tax, carbon tax, CBAM, etc.
- Technical support for managing data collection systems
- Analysis of the conformity of collected data, necessary for tax calculation
- Tax reporting on your behalf on online platforms provided by tax authorities
- Consideration of possible exemptions or reductions based on regulation criteria
- Monitoring of reporting deadlines to avoid penalties
- Support in your administrative procedures and your dealings with tax authorities
- Preparation of regular internal audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
- Implementation of a regulatory monitoring system to keep you informed of potential legislative changes
- Introduction to recycling players
- Search for providers and evaluatebudgets
- Implementation of waste recycling and/or reuse contracts
- Service compliance document management
- Reclamation studies and solutions in your region
- Support for the destruction of your defective products Management of networks of providers and sites: can include sanitation (cleaning of wastewater and storm water systems, hydrocarbon separators as required by regulations)
ISO-14001: Environment managementsystem
- Assessment of environmental impacts associated with activities, products and services
- Definition of measurable objectives and development of programs to achieve them
- Identification of non-conformities and opportunities for improvement
- Creation of processes and documented procedures
- Staff training and awareness
- Internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the Environmental Management System (EMS)
Eco-design: Improved recyclability and reduction at the source
- Packaging reuse optimisation and facilitation
- Use of design to reduce waste Increased use of recycled materials Reduction of non-renewable resources
International customers with global purchasing flows
Although we are historically based in France, we now work with many players across Europe and around the world, offering recognised expertise and tailor-made support adapted to our clients’ needs and their sectors.
Business sectors that trust us
Industry
Automotive
Marketplace
Sports and leisure
Mass Retail
Restaurants and catering
Creative hobbies
Electricity
Furnishings
Household appliances
Fashion
DIY
Multimedia
We’re hiring join us!
When you join Aetlis, you will enjoy a professional and friendly working environment in a company on a human scale where everyone has a role to play. We are proud to be able to depend on our team members’ dedication and expertise.
If you’re looking for a company that values its employees’ know-how and commitment, if you are concerned about environmental issues or if you simply want to learn more about eco-contributions, then we want to hear from you!
