What happened in January? Read Interzero's summary of the last month
Nhe year began with enthusiasm and full commitment – we organised training, campaigns, educational workshops and we have launched a new service. Read on for a summary of January at the Interzero Group in Poland, where we outline the key events of recent weeks.
Further entities required to register with BDO
From 2025, the beauty industry is required to comply with new regulations on hazardous waste records. This major change, the obligation to register with BDO, will affect thousands of hairdressers, beauticians and other beauty industry service providers. We have launched a new form, which allows you to contact our company and take over the obligation to register with BDO.
New entry on the website translators to whom the new regulations apply, what penalties are available in the event of non-compliance and what waste is subject to registration with BDO.
New Interzero study: Businesses in the circular economy: a detailed analysis
Did you know that More than 70% companies want to implement sustainable initiatives? Closing the loop in the economy on a large scale is becoming a reality, as evidenced in thendings presented in Interzero's new study 'Businesses in the circular economy: a detailed analysis'. With data collected from high-level executives from six European countries (Italy, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia). we can show that the adaptation of sustainable models in companies is a priority and brings numerous business benefits, including: reduced costs or increased innovation, as well as improved reputation. Our report presents the results of our sustainability trends survey, market expectations and related business decisions of medium and large companies in Europe.
"Waiting for the bail system" - the second part of the report "In the traps of disposability"
In January, the second part of Interzero's report 'In the traps of disposability' was published, entitled "Waiting for bail". This analysis of Poles' knowledge of the bail system shows, among other things, that:
- 23% of respondents had never heard of a bail system
- 41% are concerned that the turnaround points will be too far from their location
- 40% says you may need a receipt to get your deposit back
Even this cursory extraction from the data makes it possible to identify areas that need to be addressed with an appropriate information campaign to bring the way the bail system works closer to home.
The aim of the publication series 'In the Traps of Disposability', produced by Interzero on the basis of quantitative and qualitative research conducted by Opinia24, is to assess the impact of the Single Use Plastics (SUP) Directive coming into force. Speaking more extensively about this, she said on air Polish Radio Four Edyta Mantorska, Manager of the Interzero Environmental Education Team.
January webinar on changes to the bail system is over!
A webinar on the deposit system held on 16 January 2025, hosted by Pawel Sosnowski, Board Representative for Environmental Regulation at Interzero, provided participants with key information on the amendment of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Management Act.
The training discussed the details of the regulatory changes, including the postponement of the launch date for bail schemes, changes to covered drinks, new rules for collecting bail and the introduction of VAT on unclaimed bail.
A great value of the event was the rich Q&A session, which allowed participants to dispel numerous doubts and gain practical information on the new regulations. Thanks to the activity and commitment of the participants, the Q&A became a great opportunity to clarify any ambiguities and discuss problems that entrepreneurs may face.
Join us for a free webinar "Environmental obligations for companies selling to Poland - everything you need to know" in English, which will take place on 20 February 2025. The training will be led by Przemysław Kuna, Managing Director at Interzero.
4 nthese sections podcast "Eco without the corners"
Why are there differences between publicly available data on waste management? Why is it better to say plastics instead of plastic? What environmental topics did Poles live with in 2024 and what awaits us in 2025? These issues were discussed in the podcast 'Eko bez kantów'. We encourage you to listen to the latest episodes on the YouTube platform:
- "Waste and data - where do the discrepancies come from?" - Dr. Beata Waszczyłko-Miłkowska, IOŚ-PIB
- "Waste management - what do the figures tell us?" - Dr. Beata Waszczyłko-Miłkowska, IOŚ-PIB
- "2024 in ecology. What awaits us in 2025?" - Editors: Jakub Pawłowski, Aleksander Jakub Paszyński, Jakub Wojajczyk and Szymon Majewski
- "Plastic - we need it, although we don't like to admit it" - Dr Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, PlasticsEurope Polska
Early Bird promotion: tickets for the 2025 Environment Conference cheaper only until the end of February
The next edition of the Interzero Environmental Conference will take place on 3-4 June at the Warszawianka Hotel near Serock! This is a unique event that will allow you to learn about the latest legal changes in environmental protection. Promotion early birds runs only until the end of February, so don't delay - share this message with others now! It is also a great opportunity to make new business contacts. For more information on the event, see here.
