Read about the implementation of extended producer responsibility

In the latest issue of Energy and Recycling, Przemysław Kuna, Managing Director at Interzero, together with Konrad Nowakowski of PIOIRO, spoke about the SUP directive, which has a direct impact on ROP.

The transposition of the legislation on reducing the environmental impact of certain plastic products is undoubtedly quite a challenge for businesses. Restrictions on operations, mandatory labelling of packaging and additional fees are just a few examples of what the bill will mean.

The list of disposable products banned from the market continues to grow. It includes items such as cotton buds, straws, cutlery, plates, food and beverage containers made of expanded polystyrene. Fishing gear has also been added to the products covered by the extended producer responsibility.

The aim of the legal changes is to improve the country's environmental situation and, as a consequence, impose many new obligations on businesses, such as reporting, record-keeping, additional fees and achieving minimum collection levels.

We invite you to read the article in full.