The first Interzero stationary training entitled ” Environmental Protection Inspection Control in an Enterprise” is now behind us! The training participants met with our expert Łukasz Pachucki on August 8 at the Interzero branch in Łódź. In a small group of people, they acquired a wide range of topics related to the control of the Environmental Protection Inspection in a company. The open form of the training and the Q&A session allowed them to get to know in depth the specifics of such an inspection, in terms of the operation of their enterprises.

This year, by August 1, humanity will have used as much from nature as the planet can renew in a whole year – according to calculations by the Global Footprint Network (GFN) for 2024. However, without Interzero’s recycling and innovative circular activities, this day would have been reached even earlier. Together with our customers and our broad portfolio of circular solutions, Interzero has once again managed to delay the global Ecological Debt Day by more than seven minutes. Once again, this is concrete evidence of the positive impact our company’s service portfolio has on the planet. “We want to work with our customers to make a real impact,” says Interzero CEO and owner Dr. Axel Schweitzer.

„With our vision of a world without waste – where available resources are used sustainably and responsibly – we are constantly looking for new ways to push Earth’s Overshoot Day further and further away. Our efforts are yielding tangible successes.”

We encourage you to read the press release in English HERE

Let’s #MoveTheDate!

The Environmental Sustainability Dashboard (ESD) is Interzero’s solution to help clients integrate sustainability into their business strategy. ESD consists of several steps, starting from context analysis and ending with the creation of a Sustainability Action Plan. A key element among these steps is the ESD tool, a web-based platform designed to help companies calculate the different environmental, social and governance impacts related to their core business and/or products. The impact assessment takes into account different dimensions, such as emissions, energy, materials, water and waste. A wide range of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be calculated, such as greenhouse gas emissions or carbon footprint. For each dimension, specific data is required to calculate the appropriate set of results. Both input and output data are selected and generated based on commonly used standards, such as the Global Reporting Initiative, and literature. The output information can be used not only for communication purposes, but also for technical assessment and can be integrated by the company into its sustainability report. ESD is suitable for companies of all sizes, whether they offer services or products.

EkoEksperymentarium , a project we are a partner of, is starting its ecological journey to Opole! When and where?
Date: From July 4 to September 27, 2024.
Place: Municipal Education Support Centre in Opole, Powstańców Śląskich St. 19.

What is EcoExperimentarium?
EkoEksperymentarium is a project that shapes and develops good ecological practices in children. It teaches in an interactive way how to consciously shop, save water, or clean. At the exhibition you will find various thematic zones, referring to rooms in the house:

1. BEDROOM: Less is more! Learn how to minimize your possessions.
2. BATHROOM: Every drop counts! Save water and take care of the environment.
3. CUISINE: Eat local, healthy and seasonal! Learn simple ways to change your eating habits.
4. LIVING ROOM: Don’t let energy vampires get to you! Save energy in your home.

• You will learn how to save resources and take care of the planet on a daily basis.
• You will gain practical tips that you can implement in your life.
• This is a great opportunity to learn simple ways to change your daily habits to be more eco-friendly.

We cordially invite you! This is a unique opportunity to contribute to environmental protection and inspire children to change their habits. More information on the EkoEksperymentarium website

Every company that uses the environment, even to a small extent, should be prepared for a WIOŚ inspection. If you want to go through the entire inspection procedure without any problems, take part in the stationary Interzero training „Environmental Protection Inspection Control in an Enterprise”, which will take place on August 8 in Łódź.

The aim of the training is to introduce environmental protection regulations that relate to the area of WIOŚ control in the enterprise.

During the training you will learn:

1. the objectives of the establishment and the organizational structure of the Environmental Protection Inspectorate
2. a catalogue of entities that may be inspected by the Inspectorate,
3. types of inspections carried out by WIOŚ,
4. the course of control in the enterprise step by step,
5. control tasks of the Inspection,
6. the most important aspects of control in the light of the provisions of the Entrepreneurs’ Law Act,
7. powers of WIOŚ inspectors during inspections,
8. rights and obligations of the controlled entity,
9. types of control summary and post-control activities.

The training will be led by: Łukasz Pachucki , Senior Environmental Protection Specialist at Interzero and Interzero Academy Lecturer. Date: August 8, 2024 (Thursday), 10:00-13:00 Location: Interzero Advisory Sp. z o. o., Łódź, ul. Wólczańska 178, building A

The use of the environment in businesses is much more common than you might think. If your company:

• introduces gases and dust into the air (e.g. from company cars, boiler rooms or generated during technological processes),
• emits greenhouse gases,
• stores waste,

it can be inspected by WIOŚ at any time in a planned or unplanned mode. You will not be informed about an unplanned inspection, so you will not have time to prepare yourself properly! Training in environmental protection inspection will allow you to gain practical knowledge, thanks to which you will prepare your company to receive WIOŚ inspectors and make it easier for yourself to go through the inspection procedure . After completing the training, you will receive an electronic certificate, a set of training materials and 2 weeks of access to online consultations with the instructor.

Training on WIOŚ control in an enterprise is addressed to persons responsible for environmental protection issues, including:

• business owners,
• full-time environmental protection specialists,
• external consultants providing services related to environmental protection.

The recommended level of knowledge for all participants is intermediate or advanced. Limited number of places!

Sign up for stationary training in Łódź >>

We invite you!

In 2024, Interzero proudly announced its next commitment as a partner of the Rowerowy Maj campaign. This initiative, which is the largest campaign in Poland promoting sustainable mobility among preschool children, primary school students, teachers, parents and guardians, perfectly aligns with our company’s goals.

What is Bicycle May? Bicycle May is a campaign that encourages the use of bicycles as a means of transport to school. Through fun and gamification elements, the campaign teaches children and young people good habits that stay with them after the campaign ends. Thanks to this, the number of cars transporting students is decreasing, and the areas around schools are becoming safer and more friendly to cyclists. By supporting the Bicycle May campaign, we want to:

• Educate the public about sustainable mobility.
• Motivate children and young people to actively commute to schools and kindergartens.
• Together, create a safe and cyclist-friendly environment around educational institutions.

At the end of the Bicycle May campaign, a picnic was held, during which prizes were awarded to the most active participants. Interzero also organized eco spa and candle-making workshops. We also provided our EcoPacks to the most active facilities, supporting ecological attitudes. The Bicycle May campaign is not only fun and stickers in bicycle diaries.

These are real actions that contribute to changing habits and improving the quality of life in our cities.

The next edition is less than a year away. Get on a bike, encourage your children and students to commute actively, and together we will change our cities for the better!

The Retail Trends 2024 trade fair took place on June 18, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Warsaw. The event gathered hundreds of guests and dozens of exhibitors. The slogan of this year’s event was „New opening, new opportunities”. Over 80 speakers walked through all stages of Retail Trends. Participants had the opportunity to listen to dozens of lectures and debates. The topics included business models and new sources of revenue in the trade sector. During the substantive discussions on the main stage, our specialist Paweł Sosnowski, Representative of the Management Board for Environmental Regulations, could not be missed. He took part in the debate „Transformation is the only way! How will the deposit system and the green revolution change the retail sector and the packaging market?”. The discussions jointly considered, among others, the stages of preparation for the implementation of the deposit system in Polish trade and the food industry and the impact of the CSRD directive on trade-supplier relations and issues related to the green supply chain. The debate was a place for exchanging views on the transformation of the retail sector in the context of sustainability and environmental protection. In parallel to the substantive program, trade fairs were held, where exhibitors presented the most interesting novelties in the area of FMCG , shop equipment and services and technologies for the retail industry. Starting next year, retail chains will be equipped with bottle vending machines for collecting packaging, in connection with the deposit system introduced in Poland. We presented Sielaff brand recyclers to visitors to our stand, of which we are the exclusive distributor in Poland . The presence of specialists from the manufacturer’s side allowed us to answer questions of those interested even more precisely. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in such a valuable event.

We hope to see you next year!

More information about the event can be found on the organizer’s website.

Sustainable development in business

Mateusz Jemioł, advertising producer and director, and CEO of Mova Film, will talk about ESG from a marketing perspective in his lecture „Can the topic of garbage captivate crowds? A recipe for an effective social campaign.”

The progressive technological development can go hand in hand with ecology – and this is thanks to digital tools supporting waste management. Aleksandra Mikiel, Operations Director at Interzero, will talk about Interzero Waste Platform – a waste management tool.

The Interzero Environmental Conference is a great place not only to gain new inspiration, but also to showcase your company.

Cementownia Odra , the oldest operating plant of this type in Poland, opens its gates to the general public every two years. This year’s event was exceptional because it was organized for the first time since the pandemic. As in previous years, it attracted crowds of visitors who had the opportunity to see the facility and explore the secrets of cement production, including technologies that minimize the impact of the installation on the environment. Wojciech Putra, president of Cementownia Odra, emphasized in his speech that good neighborliness requires trust, and the Open Day is an excellent opportunity to see for yourself what actions are taken in the area of social and environmental responsibility. Residents of Opole learned, among other things, that the cement production process is waste-free and at the same time allows for the management of many difficult wastes, such as:

• Fly ash (waste from power plants or combined heat and power plants)
• Granulated blast furnace slag (waste from the steel industry)
• Reagipsy (waste from the flue gas desulfurization process)
• Copper slag (waste from copper smelters)
• Steel slags (by-product of the converter process)
• Alternative fuels (municipal and industrial waste)

Currently, 40% of the raw materials used in the production of Portland cement in the Odra Cement Plant come from waste, and 60% of the energy is produced from alternative fuels. In addition to sightseeing, the organizers provided a number of attractions, including performances by artists singing the greatest hits from the Opole festival and a festival for children.

In the zone for the youngest, the Interzero stand was very popular, where through play you could learn the rules for proper waste segregation or prepare a small gift for your loved ones.

The Open Day at Cementownia Odra showed how this plant combines tradition with innovation and how it cares for the environment and the local community. Interzero was one of the partners of the Open Day at Cementownia Odra.

The obligations that entrepreneurs face, combined with changes in legal regulations, create uncertainty for those running their own business or working full-time. Although environmental protection is a small part of running a business, its importance cannot be overestimated.

The PPWR regulations will come into full force by the end of 2025 and will primarily affect producers and manufacturers. This will require almost every manufacturer to fully comply with the guidelines related to the reuse of raw materials and the implementation of reusable packaging. This project aims to reduce packaging pollution and promote a circular economy for packaging. In relation to industry, the regulations aim to create new business prospects, reduce the demand for primary raw materials and increase the European Union’s capacity in the field of recycling. It is worth emphasizing that by 2030, all packaging on the EU market must be recyclable. The amendment to the Act on the Management of Packaging and Packaging Waste also introduced solutions aimed at increasing the efficiency of waste management, especially that coming from beverage packaging – this is precisely the deposit system, which will come into force in our country from 2025. In connection with the above, until the end of the month you can take advantage of a promotional price for selected training courses at Interzero Academy on the subject of PPWR, SUP and the deposit system. Check out our offer at the link. More about PPWR also in the upcoming live webinar entitled „PPWR – a new challenge for those introducing packaged products”, which will be led by Paweł Sosnowski on June 20.

Register today!