Educational campaigns
Do you introduce packaged products or packaging to the domestic market? You have a duty to conduct public education campaigns
The obligation to conduct public educational campaigns is one of the legal requirements imposed on those introducing packaging and packaged products (Act of 13 June 2013 on packaging and packaging waste management).
The concept of an educational campaign covers any action aimed at:
- raising the ecological awareness of the society;
- regarding the proper handling of packaging waste;
- raising awareness of the impact of packaging waste on the environment and human health;
- informing about the available return, collection, recovery and recycling systems for product packaging.
Public educational campaigns specifically concern entrepreneurs who market products covered by the SUP (Single-Use Plastics) directive – implemented into Polish regulations by the Act of May 11, 2001. on the obligations of entrepreneurs regarding the management of certain waste and on the product fee (Journal of Laws of 2020, item 1903 and of 2023, item 877)). According to the provisions, the additional educational obligation applies to single-use products containing plastic, such as:
- wet wipes
- balloons
- lightweight plastic shopping bags
- sanitary napkins, tampons and tampon applicators
As part of educational activities, information should be provided about:
- the availability of alternative reusable products, reuse systems and best practices in sound waste management,
- the impact of littering and inappropriate waste disposal on the environment, in particular the marine environment,
- the impact of inappropriate waste disposal methods on sewage networks.
How to fulfill the obligation to conduct public educational campaigns?
1. Through NFOŚiGW – by transferring an amount of at least 2% of the net value of packaging placed on the market in the previous calendar year directly to the indicated account of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW).
2. By cooperating with a packaging recovery organization – this solution can be used by any entity that introduces goods in packaging to the domestic market, regardless of the way in which it settles the product fee.
We will help you comply with legal regulations and earn money on it
A smart solution that turns formal requirements into real profit for your company. Interzero helps companies organize events and marketing campaigns, combining environmental obligations with the company’s communication needs.
- We convince you that environmental education does not have to be boring and clichéd.
- We prove that it does not have to be unnecessary, just a „formal” expense.
- We make environmental education a strength and competitive advantage of your company.
- It affects the positive image of your business – modern, responsible, trustworthy.
That is why, as part of the environmental education campaign, we offer:
- certainty of proper fulfillment and settlement of the statutory obligation to conduct public educational campaigns;
- implementation of additional dedicated educational campaigns;
- tailor-made ideas – educational projects proposed by Interzero give the opportunity to meet statutory obligations, as well as – by selecting the scale and form of customer presence – goals in the field of corporate social responsibility;
- annual report on the implementation of public educational campaigns.
Kontakt
umowyonline@interzero.pl
Sustainable development
Check out our contribution to the circular economy
The circular economy is growing rapidly. More and more companies see the possibilities of sustainable transformation and boldly step into the future. These companies only benefit because avoiding waste, reusing and recycling not only reduces the burden on our planet, but also opens up new horizons in value creation.
Using our magazine dedicated to sustainable development, „Sustainability Magazine” , we would like to present how enterprises and the environment benefit from innovative solutions related to the circular economy. We also want to highlight the role that Interzero is already playing in shaping this economy together with our customers and partners. With this magazine, we aim to inspire others to take action for sustainable development and use the potential of circularity.
One World. Zero Waste. Let's #MoveTheDate!
Become part of our movement and reduce your ecological footprint. Because climate protection is a team sport! With us, you will influence the sustainable development of your company, increase your long-term profit opportunities and improve your reputation.
Research from the Global Footprint Network shows that our recycling activities postpone Eco Debt Day by 7 minutes and 16 seconds around the world.
Ecological Debt Day, also known as Overshoot Day , is the symbolic date of the year when humanity has used more natural resources than the Earth can renew. From this moment until the end of the year, we operate on ecological „credit”, using more resources than our ecosystem can regenerate. This is an alarming indicator of overexploitation and the pressure we are putting on the planet.
Together with customers and partners, we can influence the global Earth Day of Debt. Recycling and reusing materials protects our planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preserving biodiversity.
Let’s #MoveTheDate
Kontakt
biuro@interzero.pl
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here you will find answers to the most popular questions.
The product fee is an „environmental” obligation of entrepreneurs manufacturing and introducing products in packaging, post-consumer products, batteries and accumulators to the domestic market. The product fee is the sum of fees for not performed recovery and for not performed recycling.
Is your company obliged to pay a product fee ? Check if you can avoid the product fee by completing a short 3-minute survey – HERE.
This is understood as the export of packaging waste from the territory of the country to the territory of a non-member state of the European Union for recycling.
Act of June 13, 2013 on the management of packaging and packaging waste (Journal of Laws of 2013, item 888, as amended).
Act of April 24, 2009 on batteries and accumulators (Journal of Laws of 2009, No. 79, item 666, as amended).
Act of 11 May 2001 on the obligations of entrepreneurs regarding the management of certain wastes and on the product fee (Journal of Laws of 2001 No. 63, item 639, as amended).
The obligation to conduct public educational campaigns applies to all entrepreneurs who introduce products in packaging to the market in Poland. According to Art. 19 of the Act of June 13, 2013, in addition to the obligation to recycle packaging waste, each entrepreneur is also obliged to conduct public educational campaigns in the field of environmental protection, or if this is not possible, allocate 2% of the net value of purchased packaging for this purpose.
It is also possible to delegate this obligation to a specialized entity, such as Interzero.
DPR – means a document confirming the recycling of packaging waste, including specifying the mass of such waste and the method of its recycling.
EDPR – means a document confirming, respectively, the export of packaging waste or intra-Community delivery of packaging waste for recycling, including specifying the weight of such waste.
This means the export of packaging waste from the territory of the country to the territory of another Member State of the European Union for recycling.
The documents are issued at the request of the person introducing products in packaging, packaging recovery organizations or economic self-government organizations by the entrepreneur: exporting packaging waste and making intra-Community delivery of packaging waste.
My Interzero
The login is a NIP number, a dash and a number that changes depending on the number of accounts created for a given NIP, e.g. „1111111111-1”, „1111111111-2”, etc.
The e-mail address, user data and adding a new user can be updated by writing an e-mail to the address rozlicza@interzero.pl.
Annual reports on products, packaging and waste management arising from them are prepared in accordance with the provisions of the „Act on the management of packaging and packaging waste” – the report for a given year is prepared on the basis of the amounts provided in the previous calendar year.
After logging in to the Moje Interzero portal, go to the Reports tab, then click the yellow „Submit a report” button. After selecting the appropriate tab with the name of the report, click the „Complete the report” button
The report on the masses of introduced packaging, products and batteries for the previous year should be submitted by January 31 of the current year, i.e. the report for 2022 should be submitted by January 31, 2023.
Zero Waste IT
It is the preparation of used devices for reuse. In addition to cleaning equipment and repairing or replacing parts, full anonymization is also performed, which means that Interzero removes all traces of data on these devices. You can also install new software.
Electrical and electronic equipment often has a short lifespan. In Poland, due to the obligation to conduct selective waste collection, it is forbidden to throw waste equipment into municipal waste containers. However, even a used device can be fully functional and too valuable to end up in the trash. We deal with certified and safe refurbishment of equipment, turning it into resaleable assets. It must be noted that electronic equipment quickly loses value, so it is worth considering the decision to sell it to maximize the value recovered.
We buy all kinds of electronics, e.g. monitors, desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, servers and batteries, network devices and consumer electronics. We will be happy to help in the development of other devices as well. Contact us for additional information – zerowasteit@interzero.pl.
In order to prepare an offer, we need information about the quantity, type, manufacturer, model name, specifications, age, SSD (for laptops), condition, defects, power adapter you have. Do not hesitate to contact us and ask for a quote form!
The following minimum quantities apply:
- Computers: 50 pcs.
- Laptops: 25 pcs.
- Monitors (from 19 inches): 70 pcs.
We collect tablets, phones, consumer electronics and Apple products in smaller quantities – please ask for details.
Certificate resources SAVED – is a document developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT and delivered to our partners confirming the saving of primary resources and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The values are certified by the Fraunhofer Institute and can therefore be displayed in the sustainability report.
Made4Loop
Looping is the use of reusable food packaging that consumers rent for a fee and then return via a deposit system. In this way, the packaging remains in a closed loop.
The Made4Loop service is Looping of reusable cups and containers in a model in which Interzero provides support at every stage of the process. Our solution is tailor-made and adapted to enterprises of all sizes. We will adjust the project stages to the needs of your business.
If you run a cafe, catering outlet or sell drinks in disposable takeaway cups, from January 1, 2024, you must impose additional fees on your customers who order drinks in disposable cups from you. The reason for these changes is the adoption of the SUP (Single Use Plastics) Act, which is a transposition of the EU Directive 2019/904. From July 1, 2024, entrepreneurs selling drinks in disposable cups will have to provide their customers with a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.
According to the interpretation of the Ministry of Finance, the fee may be included in the product price and does not have to be separated on the receipt.
The fee is charged only for disposable plastic packaging.
The fee for a single-use cup or packaging is borne by the end consumer.
No, reusable packaging is not subject to the SUP Act.
Made4Loop – deposit system for reusable packaging
Made4Loop – deposit system for reusable packaging
prepared together with the company:
From July 1, 2024 entrepreneurs selling drinks in disposable cups will have to provide their customers with alternative packaging that will be more environmentally friendly and help reduce the amount of plastic waste. This obligation results from the Polish SUP Act, which is a transposition of EU Directive 2019/904. One way to adapt to the requirements of the plastic directive is to introduce a deposit system for reusable returnable packaging in your company.
Looping – Interzero's response to the obligations imposed by the SUP Directive
Looping is a unique service that will help you implement sustainable, reusable and ecological alternatives to disposable cups and food packaging in your company. We created it in response to legal changes that aim to promote sustainable, circular packaging made from environmentally friendly materials.
The Made4Loop model created by Interzero involves the use of reusable cups and packaging , which customers rent for a deposit and then return through a deposit system. In this way, the packaging remains in a closed loop and is reused dozens, if not hundreds of times.
We create our reusable packaging with the specific needs of each Client and their business in mind, and with the utmost care for the environment. Together with our Partners, we conduct research on the raw materials and materials used to constantly improve our product and offer the highest quality materials that meet the high expectations of each Client.
Modern technologies are the foundation of the Made4Loop service
In order to meet the needs and expectations of our Clients, we are constantly conducting research, thanks to which we can offer even more sustainable packaging and logistics services. We are currently developing a solution that allows the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize logistics, which is an integral part of the Made4Loop service. Thanks to it, we will be able to gradually reduce the carbon footprint of our activities, which will certainly translate into increasingly better results for our Clients in the area of environmental ESG reporting.
For many years, we have also been improving the technology of producing recycled plastics and gaining know-how that allows us to conduct further development work. As a result of the unique Recycled-Resource process, we produce 2 types of plastics: Recythen® and Procyclen® with parameters ideally suited to the needs of our customers. We have also developed a special process of sorting plastic waste, thanks to which we prepare the waste stream for chemical recycling. This allows us to recover and reuse raw materials that have so far been sent to thermal recycling. Thanks to investments in new installations, we will soon increase the scale of plastics recovered by chemical recycling methods.
Benefits of introducing the Made4Loop system in your company
Our Made4Loop model is not only a way to adapt the company and its branches to new legal requirements. The solution created by Interzero provides a lot of additional benefits for your company, its customers and the environment.
Thanks to the Made4Loop service, you will provide your company with:
- implementation of an efficient deposit system adapted to the processes operating in the enterprise and its branches,
- trouble-free implementation of legal obligations (resulting from, among others, the SUP Act and ROP),
- expert support at every stage of system creation, implementation and operation,
- reducing the amount of waste generated and reducing the costs of waste management ,
- individual design of cups and boxes tailored to your company’s offer (e.g. drink capacity, portion size),
- building the image of a socially responsible company that uses sustainable practices,
- reducing the carbon footprint, which will have a positive impact on the company’s ESG performance,
- unification of processes related to the operation of the reusable returnable packaging system at all sales points of your company.
Made4Loop system tailored to the specificity of your company
Made4Loop is a comprehensive service addressed to all companies (including cafes, restaurants, catering outlets and gas stations) that must comply with the obligations arising from the SUP Act. Our solution is tailored to the needs of your company and adapted to enterprises of all sizes.
As part of the Made4Loop service, we design both individual packages (e.g. cups for takeaway drinks) and entire personalized sets consisting of several or a dozen types of packages with different parameters. Each package and each set is made of materials that meet the customer’s expectations and are adapted to the specifics of the products packed in them.
The Made4Loop service consists of 6 stages:
- Analysis of the company’s needs and potential.
- Support in developing a business model based on the conclusions from the analysis.
- Providing packaging and implementing a deposit system.
- Service (logistics, washing, disinfection).
- Settlement of deposits and other costs.
- Taking over the responsibility for implementing educational campaigns.
Each of these stages can also be a separate service that we will adapt to the solutions already in place in your company.
Each of these stages can also be a separate service that we will adapt to the solutions already in place in your company.
What will you get by introducing a closed circulation of reusable cups with Interzero?
As part of the Made4Loop service, Interzero will provide your company with:
- comprehensive advice and assistance in creating a deposit system for returnable packaging tailored to the needs of your company and its customers,
- outsourcing activities related to the design, production and branding of reusable cups and packaging,
- implementation of the system , including the provision of packaging and (optional) washing equipment and employee training,
- support in preparing an educational and awareness campaign addressed to your clients,
- access to digital tools enabling monitoring of packaging in circulation and tracking the flow of deposits.
Interzero also offers full support for the returnable packaging deposit system , which includes:
- system logistics and service (delivery and collection of cups from sales points, washing and disinfection services, preparation of packaging for re-circulation),
- taking over the obligation to settle the deposit between your company’s branches,
- outsourcing of activities related to the obligation to conduct public educational campaigns, which results from Extended Producer Responsibility (ROP).
Trust the knowledge of Interzero experts and introduce looping in your company
Interzero has been taking over and implementing environmental legal obligations imposed on entrepreneurs for over 30 years. We create closed loops for products and reverse logistics and we implement intelligent, comprehensive solutions that focus on achieving sustainable development of companies that brings benefits to the environment, economy and society as a whole.
We are supported by international know-how in countries where a deposit system for reusable packaging is already present.
Kontakt
made4loop@interzero.pl
Deposit system – comprehensive service and advice
Operation of the deposit system - services for producers, distributors and representing entities
Pursuant to the amendment to the Act on Packaging and Packaging Waste Management and certain other acts, from 2025 a deposit system will be introduced in Poland, covering single- and reusable beverage packaging. The regulations are addressed to producers introducing drinks in packages and distributors of drinks in packages covered by a deposit and impose a number of new legal obligations on them.
Are you a manufacturer or seller and are you joining the deposit-refund system as a participant? Do you need support in implementing new obligations under the Deposit Act? Do you want to create your own deposit system?
Take advantage of the knowledge of Interzero experts . We offer professional advice for companies creating and participating in the deposit system: for producers and distributors, as well as for representing entities. We provide comprehensive service for deposit systems , including: in the field of collection and logistics of packaging and packaging waste and their management.
Are you a manufacturer of beverages in packaging covered by the deposit system?
Do you know that:
- are you obliged to achieve a high statutory level of separate collection of packaging and packaging waste? In 2025 you need to collect 77% of them, and in 2029 as much as 90%,
- you must keep detailed records of packaging covered by the deposit system that you introduce to the market,
- are you obliged to put special marking on packaging subject to a deposit?
We will provide you with the implementation of statutory obligations and intuitive reporting and recording tools
We provide advisory and consulting services to companies introducing drinks in deposit-covered packaging. We also offer our clients a number of digital tools that will simplify and accelerate the implementation of legal obligations arising from the Deposit Act.
Thanks to Interzero services, you will gain:
- professional advice (including labeling of packages covered by a deposit),
- efficient settlement of deposits between participants of the deposit system (clearing),
- access to the Interzero Waste Platform – a digital tool for waste logistics management and BDO reporting,
- guarantee of access to recyclate in the amount required by law and consistent with the needs of your company,
- seamlessly achieving minimum statutory levels of separate collection and recycling of waste.
Are you a seller of drinks in packaging covered by the deposit system?
From 2025 Your responsibility is:
- concluding an agreement with at least one (and in the case of commercial space area 200m 2 – with each) entity representing in the deposit system,
- collecting a deposit when selling drinks in packaging covered by the deposit system,
- collecting empty packaging and packaging waste and returning the deposit (in the case of retail space above 200m 2 ),
- settling the costs of collecting packaging and packaging waste covered by the deposit system with the representing entity,
- recording the number of purchased, sold and returned packages covered by a deposit,
- informing consumers, among others meanings of markings, systems for returning, collecting and recycling deposited packaging.
We will provide you with solutions that facilitate waste collection and logistics and will take over the reporting obligation.
We have been providing waste logistics services for over 30 years and creating solutions that improve waste management in every company. We provide our clients with digital tools integrated with the BDO system that automate waste records. We also take over reporting obligations, eliminating the risk of errors and saving your time.
We provide sellers participating in the deposit system with:
- delivery of a selected bottle dispenser or organization of a bag system,
- packaging and packaging waste collection services covered by a deposit,
- an intuitive online platform facilitating waste collection management and reporting in the BDO system,
- comprehensive consulting, including: in the scope of fulfillment of the information obligation.
We are the exclusive distributor of Sielaff modular bottle dispensers in Poland. We offer delivery and installation of a specific bottle dispenser, local device service, inspections twice a year and an extended 5-year warranty.
Do you want to create or have you already created your own representing entity?
The Polish deposit system is organized around a representative entity that creates the deposit system, concludes contracts with producers and distributors and is responsible for the efficient functioning and implementation of the statutory obligations of its participants.
We will help you build, shape and operate a new or existing deposit system
We are a leader in the packaging recovery industry in Poland and have over 10 years of experience in comprehensive service of deposit systems in other countries. We combine international know-how with experience gained on the domestic market in waste management, waste logistics, recycling and closing the loop of raw materials. We have the support of experts from countries where the deposit system has been successfully operating for years (Germany, Croatia) and from countries where Interzero actively participates in the work on introducing the deposit system (Italy).
We offer entities representing the deposit system:
- building a deposit system from scratch tailored to the needs of participants,
- advice and consultation at every stage of creating and operating the deposit system,
- providing an operating system enabling ongoing monitoring of the number of packages in the deposit system and the funds from the deposit,
- keeping full records and taking over the reporting obligation related to the management of packaging covered by the deposit system,
- taking over the obligation to settle deposits between participants of the deposit system (clearing),
- organizing the collection of packaging and packaging waste covered by a deposit (bottle lockers, bag system),
- ensuring the logistics of the deposit system – organizing the collection of returned packaging and packaging waste from commercial units and logistics centers and their transport in a way that guarantees the safety and tightness of the system,
- preparation of packaging waste for processing (sorting, counting) and its management,
- processing waste and providing recyclate for producers participating in the deposit system.
Thanks to our services, you will ensure that producers participating in your deposit system achieve the legally required collection and recycling levels and avoid incurring costs related to paying a product fee.
Deposit system in Poland – frequently asked questions
In accordance with the provisions of the Deposit Act, the following packaging will be covered by the deposit in Poland:
- single-use plastic bottles for drinks with a capacity of up to 3 liters,
- reusable glass bottles for drinks with a capacity of up to 1.5 l,
- metal packaging for drinks with a capacity of up to 1 liter.
The maximum amount of the deposit is set in the Deposit Act at PLN 2.
The exact amount of the deposit for packaging covered by the deposit system will be specified in a regulation issued on the basis of the delegation contained in the Deposit Act.
If you run a retail or wholesale business that offers drinks in deposit-covered packaging, you are required to join a deposit-refund scheme at a minimum in terms of collecting a deposit. If the commercial area of this unit is over 200 m 2 , you must join the deposit system also in terms of the refund of the deposit and the collection of packaging and packaging waste covered by the deposit.
If you are a manufacturer (introducing) drinks in deposit-covered packaging, you are not legally obliged to join the deposit-refund system. However, you must take into account the fact that you will not be obliged to ensure the level of collection through the deposit system and you will have to calculate and pay the product fee yourself.
Each entity introducing drinks in packaging covered by a deposit is obliged to achieve the following levels of selective collection of packaging:
- single-use plastic bottles for drinks with a capacity of up to 3 liters:
- 77% in 2025,
- 81% in 2026,
- 84% in 2027,
- 87% in 2028,
- 90% 2 2029,
- reusable glass bottles for drinks with a capacity of up to 1.5 l:
- 77% in 2025,
- 81% in 2026,
- 84% in 2027,
- 87% in 2028,
- 90% 2 2029,
- metal packaging for drinks with a capacity of up to 1 liter:
- 77% in 2025,
- 81% in 2026,
- 84% in 2027,
- 87% in 2028,
- 90% 2 2029
Those introducing products in deposit-covered packaging who have joined the deposit-refund system and have not achieved the minimum collection levels are obliged to pay a product fee. The maximum product fee for packaging is PLN 25 per 1 kg. They pay this fee jointly and severally with the representing entity in a 50:50 ratio.
Introducers who have not joined the deposit system must independently calculate and pay the entire product fee due.
Kontakt
systemkaucyjny@interzero.pl
Eco-devices
The circular economy is a concept that aims to rationalize the use of resources, reduce the negative impact of manufactured goods on the environment and reduce the amount of waste. Our eco-devices will help you maintain these standards. Check what we offer!
Are you looking for an answer to a deposit collection of packaging? Discover the perfect solution for a store or office – a bottling machine that collects and sorts PET, aluminum and glass in the highest configuration. This automated waste collection point can be adapted to the needs of a given business, in terms of the size of the machine and the fraction collected.
Functionality:
The machine is equipped with an advanced waste identification system connected to a database. Accepts up to 60 bottles or 20 cases per minute. It has a large, touchscreen LCD panel , which displays e.g. deposit due for returned packaging. Its intuitive interface will make it easy for the consumers of your commercial network to use it. The filling level of the bottling machine is monitored on an ongoing basis via the Internet. When the machine is almost full, the shop can request waste collection via a simple notification system .
Advantages of the device:
- modular design,
- speed of action,
- intuitive operation,
- Advanced packaging identification.
Recycle biodegradable waste in a circular economy! The Oklin composting machine is an innovative alternative to traditional composters . It works well where there is no space, time or desire for traditional composting. It effectively processes biodegradable waste at the place of its generation into pre-compost , which can be used for potted plants or in green areas. It will successfully replace the biowaste bin.
functionality :
The device ensures effective processing of all types of biodegradable waste and some packaging. Composting is done with AciduloTM microorganisms in just 24 hours . Composting reduces the weight and volume of waste by up to 90%. The device enables optimization of waste management costs . The device will be perfect both in the home space and in catering establishments, offices, schools and hotels. We offer several variants and sizes of the device, adapting them to the customer’s needs.
Advantages:
- Quiet and fast work,
- Nano-deodorization system that absorbs and reduces odors
- Reduction of waste volume by up to 90%.
Meet Bin-e! An intelligent bin that automatically recognizes and segregates waste into 4 fractions: plastic, paper, glass, aluminum . It will be perfect for the office or other facilities where we want to manage waste wisely. Thanks to the possibility of personalization, it will perfectly fit into your interior, but above all, it will enable your employees to segregate correctly and increase their ecological awareness .
Functionality:
Thanks to artificial intelligence, the device effectively recognizes waste and transports it to the appropriate fraction. It has a 50-inch monitor , enabling commercialization (providing advertising space). The built-in baler allows you to reduce the volume of paper and plastic, reducing the frequency of waste disposal. It is possible to monitor and analyze data in real time through a dedicated mobile application .
Advantages of the device:
- Increasing the level of recycling,
- Increasing the level of environmental awareness of your employees,
- Reduction of waste storage,
- Monitoring the amount and types of waste that goes to the bin,
- Optimization of waste disposal costs.
The quickly overflowing bins and the distribution of waste by various rodents are two of the biggest challenges in many larger cities. Our answer to this problem is the PEL waste bin system , which informs the recipient when the bin needs to be emptied. This is an award-winning solar powered trash can. The PEL Brite Bin is designed to increase waste collection efficiency and reduce carbon emissions .
Functionality:
The baskets monitor their fill level in real time and transmit this data via an online platform. Thanks to this, it reduces the number of waste collections and consequently reduces the carbon footprint . The device optionally compresses waste using a press. It is powered by a solar-charged battery for only one hour a day. It is an ideal solution for managing general and recycling waste, and thanks to the possibility of personalizing its appearance , it will perfectly fit into a given urban space.
Advantages of the device:
- real-time basket filling status monitoring,
- reduction of waste volume by up to 90%,
- reducing the number of waste collections,
- reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.
The dry waste press container is a mobile press integrated in the container. The device is designed to compact paper, cardboard, foil and other dry waste and secondary raw materials . Applicable in supermarkets, trade, industrial plants, printing houses, etc.
The press container for wet waste and municipal waste has a special mechanism built into the container, thanks to which it will quickly and effectively reduce their volume . The device is used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, supermarkets, butchers, etc.
Functionality:
The compactor for dry waste has a unique design of an integrated press with rectilinear pistons, which make the compactors offer the highest compaction rate among all devices of this type on the market. The design of the piston also affects the convenience of using the equipment , which does not require cleaning and ensures hygienic operation . Any cleaning work behind or in front of the press plate is not necessary, thus reducing maintenance and upkeep costs.
The press-container for wet and municipal waste has a special mechanism built into the container that will quickly and effectively reduce their volume, making waste disposal much more efficient and their storage much easier . The oscillating piston ensures that the cylinders do not come into direct contact with the waste. This ensures an excellent service life and low maintenance costs . In addition, the high costs associated with cleaning the area in front of, under and behind the piston rod are eliminated. The unique design of the crushing press ensures that waste remains do not penetrate into the mechanism, and thus do not cause its degradation and do not generate difficulties during operation.
Advantages:
- reduction of maintenance and upkeep costs,
- reduction of transport and storage costs,
- effective compaction of raw materials,
- work hygiene.
More details about the dry waste compactor.
More details about the press container for wet and municipal waste.
Roto compactors allow you to compact waste and secondary raw materials directly at the place of their generation, which saves time, transport, costs and protects the environment. Cardboards, foils, polystyrene foam, municipal waste and many other types of waste are suitable for compaction. Depending on the model, an ordinary waste container with a capacity of 600 / 800 or 1100 l or a plastic bag with a capacity of 1400 l is placed in the device. Then a small roller inside the chamber crushes, tears and compacts everything it encounters, reducing the amount of waste to a minimum of its volume . Rotary compactors are used in supermarkets, hospitals, industrial plants and other places where waste accumulates.
Functionality:
The device can replace the balers used so far in many places. The rotating roller effectively intercepts, tears and compacts the waste . Operation is child’s play and intuitive – just throw the waste into the machine. Due to the specific way of operation, BERGMANN Rotocompacters can be filled continuously , without waiting for the pressing cycle and without wasting time on beam binding.
Advantages:
- saving space for waste storage,
- less waste disposal,
- wide equipment of rollers adapted to customer needs,
- simple and intuitive operation of the device.
Roll-Packer is a roller compactor for recyclable materials and waste, which is used for open containers (up to 7.5 m long). It compacts pallets, wooden crates, all kinds of bulky waste and secondary raw materials . It is used at warehouses of secondary raw materials, wholesalers, central warehouses, transshipment stations and recycling plants.
Functionality:
The device is equipped with a durable hydraulic drive. Working with the BERGMANN Roll-Packer is intuitive . After a short training, everyone is able to operate the Roll-Packer in an easy and safe way. During compaction, the container can be continuously filled . The device is offered in two types – stationary (for handling one container) and on rails (for handling more containers set in parallel).
Advantages:
- reduction of transport costs,
- reduction of CO2 emissions,
- do not require frequent maintenance,
- ideal for continuous operation.
We are waiting for you. Contact us.
ekourzadrzenia@interzero.pl
+48 22 742 10 22
Company registration in BDO
Company registration in BDO | Check if it is your obligation!
Although the obligation to register in the BDO system has existed since 2018, many entrepreneurs have not yet submitted an application for entry into the Database. This can be quite a hindrance – lack of registration or incorrect registration prevents entrepreneurs from fulfilling important environmental obligations and is additionally at risk of severe penalties.
What is BDO and who does it apply to?
BDO, i.e. Database on products, packaging and waste management, is an IT system used to collect and manage data on waste management . The system also enables electronic submission of reports and keeping waste records.
An element of the system is the BDO register, which contains the entities listed in Art. 50 section 1 and art. 51 section 1. Waste Act. Some of them (mainly entities with appropriate permits, permits and licenses) obtain entry ex officio, i.e. without the need to submit an application. Other entrepreneurs are required to register with BDO before actually starting their business.
Who must register with BDO?
The obligation to register with BDO applies to both new companies and those that have been operating for many years . Therefore, all entrepreneurs who:
- generate waste and keep records of it,
- introduce packaged products, vehicles, tires, lubricating oils, batteries and accumulators to the Polish market,
- they produce or introduce packaging to the Polish market,
- make intra-Community purchases of packaging,
- introduce electrical and electronic equipment into the territory of the country,
- they run a shop or wholesaler and provide customers with plastic bags covered by a recycling fee.
A detailed catalog of entrepreneurs obliged to register with BDO is included in the Waste Act.
ATTENTION: failure to register with BDO may result in arrest or a financial penalty of up to PLN 1,000,000!
Check if you are obliged to register with BDO!
You don’t know whether you need to register with BDO? Are you afraid of penalties for missing an entry? Answer a few questions about your company’s activities and find out whether you are subject to mandatory entry into the BDO.
Send your inquiry to our expert and in response you will receive information about the necessity or lack of necessity to submit an application for registration in BDO .
Are you just starting your adventure with the BDO registry? Watch a free webinar and learn the basics of the BDO system in Poland!
How to register with BDO? Take advantage of the help of Interzero experts
The obligation to register with BDO does not have to involve burdensome formalities! Entrust them to Interzero experts – this way you will avoid problems with completing the form and the risk of returning your application for correction .
Our BDO registration service includes:
- determining the actual scope of your company’s activities,
- identifying sections to be entered and codes for waste generated,
- preparation and submission of an application for registration in BDO.
If you already run a business that requires registration, but you do not have a BDO number yet, we will help you obtain entry into the BDO after the deadline .
Trust Interzero – our experts have been supporting entrepreneurs in all formalities related to the operation of the BDO system for years. They also have extensive knowledge and extensive experience in assessing and then implementing the environmental obligations of companies from various industries. Give us your responsibilities and join the group of satisfied customers!
In 2025, a new regulation came into force (Journal of Laws 2024, item 1644), in which 5 hazardous waste codes were removed from the list of waste codes exempt from the register, including 2 strictly related to the beauty industry. Unfortunately, the exemption currently in force, which was eagerly used by entities generating small amounts of hazardous waste, will disappear. You can find out more on the website dedicated to BDO registration for the beauty industry.
Advantages of choosing registration with Interzero
Save time
We will take care of all the formalities so you don't have to worry about them.
Certainty of correct registration
We will include in the application all areas of your company's activity that require registration with BDO.
Speed of operation
We will submit your application immediately, so you will receive your BDO number as soon as possible.
Security
With us, you will avoid the risk of your application being returned for correction and severe penalties for incorrect registration in BDO.
Seamless data update in BDO thanks to Interzero
Companies entered into the BDO are obliged to update the data appearing in the register. If your company has changed:
- name,
- registered office or business address,
- range of activities
…then you should update your data in BDO! You only have 30 days to do so after changing your data, or 14 days if you have stopped carrying out activities that require entry into the BDO.
Write to us and get help in updating your data in BDO or removing it from the register. We will look at the changes that have occurred in your company and submit an appropriate application on your behalf. Do not delay – failure to submit an application to change data in BDO or to remove it from the register may result in arrest or a fine!
FAQ
Find out the answers to the most common questions about registering a company with BDO.
You must register with BDO before starting your business, which requires an entry and a BDO number . Remember that it may take up to 30 days from submitting the application to obtaining entry, so it is not worth delaying the formalities.
Registration in BDO is obligatory in the case of entities listed in Art. 50 section 1 and art. 51 section 1. Waste Act. If your company is included in Art. 50 section 1, it will be necessary to submit an application to obtain entry in the BDO. Entities referred to in Art. 50 section 1 will be entered into the register ex officio.
The catalog of entities exempt from registration in BDO is included in Art. 51 section 2 of the Waste Act. Pursuant to it, the following are not subject to entry in the BDO register:
- natural persons and organizational units other than entrepreneurs who use waste for their own needs,
- entities controlling the land surface where municipal sewage sludge is used:
- in agriculture, understood as the cultivation of all agricultural produce placed on the market, including crops intended for the production of feed,
- for growing plants intended for the production of compost,
- for growing plants not intended for consumption and for the production of feed,
- for land reclamation, including arable land,
- when adapting land to specific needs resulting from waste management plans, spatial development plans or decisions on development conditions and land development,
- entities that conduct unprofessional activities in the field of collecting packaging waste from used consumer goods, e.g. medicines and their packaging,
- entities transporting waste they generate,
- as a rule, also waste producers who are farmers who manage agricultural land below 75 ha.
Additional exemptions from the obligation to register with BDO are included in other provisions of the Waste Act and acts amending the Waste Act.
Are you wondering whether you need to register with BDO? Contact Interzero and check whether the above-mentioned exemptions also apply to your company!
The one-time cost of registration with BDO (from 2025) is PLN 200 for micro-entrepreneurs and PLN 800 for other companies. Proof of payment of the BDO registration fee must be attached to the application for entry.
Only entrepreneurs who pay the registration fee in BDO:
- introducing electrical and electronic equipment and authorized representatives,
- introducing batteries or accumulators,
- introducing cars and other vehicles,
- introducing products in packaging into the territory of the country,
- introducing tires into the territory of the country,
- introducing lubricating oils into the territory of the country,
- being producers, importers and intra-Community purchasers of packaging.
In addition to the registration fee, each of the above-mentioned entrepreneurs is obliged to pay an annual fee in an amount identical to the registration fee.
Failure to register a company in BDO on time is punishable by arrest, fine or administrative fine of up to one million zlotys . The type and amount of the penalty depend mainly on the circumstances of the case and on the company’s activity during the period in which it was already subject to the obligation to register with BDO:
- failure to apply for an entry in the register or an application to change an entry in the register is punishable by arrest or a fine,
- running a business without an entry in the BDO register may result in an administrative fine ranging from PLN 5,000 to PLN 1,000,000,
- transport of waste without entry in the BDO Register may result in an administrative fine ranging from PLN 2,000 to PLN 10,000,
- The penalty for waste management that is inconsistent with the information reported in the register is imprisonment or a fine.
If you immediately register your company with BDO and fulfill all outstanding obligations, you have a chance to avoid punishment. However, you must do this before any inspection. Write to us and describe your situation – we will help you identify your company’s obligations and complete all formalities.
You can check the BDO number of your company and any other company entered in the register using the search engine on the government website of the BDO system .
An update application should be submitted to BDO in the event of a change:
- information about the company contained in the register (e.g. company name, address of its registered office),
- scope of business activity requiring entry in the register.
Data in BDO must be updated no later than 30 days after the change occurs. If your company has ceased operations that require entry in the register, instead of an update application, you should submit an application for deletion from BDO. You have 14 days to do so, counting from the date of permanent cessation of this activity.
You can submit an update application, as well as an application to remove a company from the BDO register, in two ways:
- independently, by completing a special form available in the BDO system,
- with the help of an Interzero expert who will complete all formalities. Write to us – we will take care of the bureaucratic duties and you will gain time to develop your business!
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Preparation of documentation
Preparation of environmental documentation
Do you know that…
If you run an installation that emits gases or dust, waste, sewage into the environment, you will be obliged to obtain appropriate permits or notifications.
If you operate an installation that belongs to a group that may cause significant pollution of individual natural elements or the environment as a whole, you will be obliged to obtain an integrated permit.
If you are an Entrepreneur who intends to conduct an investment affecting the environment in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of September 10, 2019. regarding projects that may have a significant impact on the environment, you will be obliged to obtain a decision on the environmental conditions for the implementation of the project.
Our specialists will prepare a comprehensive application, including documentation, and will participate in the proceedings. Thanks to our specialists, you will navigate through the maze of legal complexities of administrative bodies without unnecessary stress!
We prepare applications with documentation to obtain:
- integrated permits,
- permits for releasing gases and dust into the air,
- water and legal permits,
- permits for waste generation,
- permits for waste processing and collection,
- issue notifications.
We also prepare project information sheets and reports on environmental impact.
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audyty@interzero.pl
Training
Environmental training
We organize training in the field of broadly understood environmental protection dedicated to entrepreneurs from various industries, both remotely and stationary.
You can take advantage of training organized by Interzero in 3 ways:
- By joining live webinars
- Through an account on the Interzero Academy educational platform
- By signing up for a dedicated stationary training organized especially for your company
Live online training - remote meeting with an expert in real time
Interzero webinars are held on average once a month remotely. The topics discussed during the meetings concern general environmental issues and new legal regulations that may apply to your business. These are usually 2-hour meetings with an Interzero (or external) expert who discusses the issues and answers participants’ questions from the chat. It is a convenient and interactive form of training that you can complete while working or on vacation without having to leave home. After completing the training, you will receive a certificate confirming the acquired skills and a training presentation. You will learn about the upcoming training on our social networks: LinkedIn , X and on the Interzero website in news: https://interzero.pl/aktualnosci/
Interzero Academy – Your digital substantive support on a daily basis
Our Interzero Academy educational platform is the most up-to-date collection of environmental protection training in one place. Here you will find training on topics such as extended producer responsibility, air pollution, water management, waste management, deposit system, single-use plastics directive, as well as training on ecological education. Courses are added on average once a month. They are conducted by qualified external and internal lecturers. Access to the purchased materials is unlimited, and after each completed course you can generate a virtual certificate. More information: https://academy.interzero.pl/
Take advantage of on-site training dedicated to your company
As Interzero, we will be happy to train your entire team on a selected environmental topic. The exact scope of training, method and place of conducting the training can be individually determined by the client according to his needs. Contact us to arrange the details of the stationary training at academy@interzero.pl
Kontakt
webinary@interzero.pl
Environmental outsourcing
Environmental outsourcing – comprehensive service for companies in the field of environmental protection
Dynamic changes in environmental protection regulations result in new legal obligations being imposed on entrepreneurs and the need to adapt the company’s activities to subsequent standards and regulations. The response to the challenges posed by the legislator is the Interzero environmental outsourcing service, which provides comprehensive services for companies in the field of environmental protection.
- Constant support from experts in environmental protection
- Reducing the costs of environmental protection activities
- The scope of activities tailored to the needs of your company
- Minimizing the risk associated with changes in environmental regulations
- Saving time and resources of employees and management staff
Environmental outsourcing – a response to dynamic changes in environmental regulations
Constantly changing environmental regulations and the multitude of acts and implementing acts may raise doubts among entrepreneurs regarding the state of implementation of environmental obligations in the company. A safe and more effective alternative to implementing environmental obligations within the company’s structures is environmental outsourcing – a service that involves entrusting these obligations to an external company – Interzero.
Outsourcing environmental protection activities is the best way to ensure that your company performs all environmental obligations professionally and reliably. Completing these tasks by experts with extensive knowledge and many years of experience will ease the burden on your company’s employees during inspections by the Provincial Inspectorate of Environmental Protection, minimize the risk of potential, severe sanctions and optimize environmental protection expenses.
Benefits of constant company service in the field of environmental protection
By entrusting environmental protection outsourcing to Interzero experts, you will gain:
- A comprehensive environmental audit of the company carried out after the start of cooperation – the possibility of detecting deficiencies and implementing the recovery plan agreed with the client.
- Interzero’s takeover of environmental obligations and responsibility for their implementation.
- Reduction of operating and employment costs – constant access to expert knowledge without the need to create positions or teams responsible for environmental protection and incurring expenses on training and updating knowledge.
- Notifications about new environmental regulations and legal changes important from the company’s point of view – a chance to adapt the company’s activities to new legal requirements in advance and with the support of experts.
- A chance to focus on key aspects of the company’s operations, i.e. revenue areas, not cost areas.
- Increasing the effectiveness of ecological activities thanks to the use of optimal solutions tailored to the needs and specificity of the company.
- Minimizing the risk resulting from the lack of qualified staff or ignorance – environmental protection is a highly specialized area. Entrusting them to external, qualified experts allows you to minimize the risk of failure to fulfill or improper implementation of environmental obligations, which may result in a high fine.
- Possibility to improve the company’s performance in environmental and social ESG areas by optimizing environmental protection activities.
Environmental outsourcing for companies of all sizes and industries
Our environmental outsourcing service is addressed to all companies with environmental legal obligations. Interzero experts have many years of experience in serving companies from various industries and sectors. We cooperate both with small enterprises that do not have internal positions related to environmental protection, as well as with large, chain entities in which departments or teams of experts for environmental protection have been operating for a long time. environmental protection.
Environmental outsourcing activities
Interzero environmental outsourcing is a permanent cooperation, the scope of which is always adjusted to the expectations and needs of the entrepreneur. As part of environmental outsourcing, we provide our clients with a wide range of services:
- Ongoing advice and consulting in all areas related to environmental protection.
- Supervision of compliance of conducted activities with applicable environmental regulations.
- Representation during inspections and audits carried out by external entities and preparation of documentation and explanations necessary during the inspection.
- Comprehensive support in implementing audit recommendations.
- Supervision of the records kept.
- Communication with administrative authorities on all matters related to environmental protection.
- Fulfillment of the reporting obligation – preparing and submitting to administrative authorities reports required by law (KOBiZE, PRTR), declarations and summaries regarding broadly understood environmental protection.
- Preparing applications, reports and studies necessary to obtain administrative decisions regulating the scope of the company’s impact on the natural environment.
- Supervision of research and measurements of environmental factors conducted by accredited external entities.
A scope of environmental outsourcing tailored to your needs
We offer both comprehensive takeover of all the company’s environmental activities and responsibilities, as well as focusing on selected areas related to environmental protection. We also provide outsourcing in the form of permanent consulting and advisory services to entities that have internal departments dealing with environmental protection.
The detailed scope of environmental outsourcing depends, among others, on: on the number of environmental obligations imposed on the company, the type of permits and permits obtained in the area of environmental protection or deficiencies revealed during the initial audit.
Meet Interzero – your experts for environmental protection
For over 30 years, we have been supporting entrepreneurs in their environmental protection activities, providing services and solutions tailored to their needs. We advise, take over environmental responsibilities and serve entities of all sizes and industries in the areas of waste management, environmental law and recycling.
Since 2006 we fulfill for our clients the obligations imposed by the Act on the obligations of entrepreneurs regarding the management of certain waste and on the product and deposit fee. Our experts have extensive knowledge and many years of experience in environmental protection. Thanks to these competences, they support companies in functioning in a reality shaped by extended producer responsibility. Over 9,500 entities have already trusted us – contact us and join the group of satisfied customers!
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