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Big changes in the German bail system!
From 1 January 2024, the German Pfandsystem also covers selected milk and similar beverage bottles.
Did you know that e-cigarettes could soon be banned?
E-cigarettes pose an increasing challenge to our environment. The first problem is the generation of a significant amount of plastic, especially in the case of cartridges, which are designed for single use and made of plastics that are difficult to decompose.
Amendments to the regulations implementing the bail system in Poland and changes to waste management
On 14 February, a press conference was held during which Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment Anita Sowinska talked more about waste management solutions, changes to the BDO system, as well as the bail system planned from 2025. More about the bail system was also discussed during the debate 'Bail already next year, and the system in its infancy' for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
Entrepreneur: remember the BDO annual fee!
We would like to remind you that 29 February is the deadline for payment of the annual BDO registration fee. Failure to pay the fee will result in removal from the register and the activity will be at risk of a financial penalty!
Did you know that one European country could be using 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025?
No coal-fired power station has been operating in Scotland since March 2016. At that time, the power station at Longannet, north-west of Edinburgh, which had been in operation since 1973, closed. This means that after 115 years, Scotland has ended the generation of electricity from burning coal.
Made4Loop - the answer to the new SUP duties
The Made4Loop service involves the use of reusable cups and packaging, which customers rent against a deposit and then return in a deposit system. In this way, the packaging remains in a closed loop and is reused dozens, if not hundreds of times.
Did you know that an American startup is turning bottles into eco-friendly sand?
The problem of sand shortage as a natural resource is very large. According to statistics, the demand for sand is around 30-50 billion tonnes per year. This is why startup Glass Half Full has addressed such an important topic as recycling sand from glass.
Entrepreneur: remember to file a report in My Interzero!
We would like to remind you that the annual reporting period is underway. Therefore, please report the actual weights of packaging, products and batteries introduced by your company in 2023 before 31 January 2024 in the My Interzero portal.
Did you know that the Euro 7 emissions standard has received further approval? What about trucks?
The Euro 7 emissions standard has been approved, this time following an agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
Did you know that jellyfish can help us in the fight against microplastics?
Marine and coastal pollution resulting from the presence of plastic microplastics poses a serious threat to the environment. The EU-funded GoJelly project aims to address these problems by developing, testing and promoting a certain innovative solution.
Did you know that in the next few years Warsaw will produce half as much exhaust gas?
Already a second city in Poland is introducing a clean transport zone. This time it will be the capital city of Warsaw. The clean transport zone is an area where only vehicles meeting certain emission standards are allowed.
Did you know that two Polish cities have been ranked as climate and environmentally friendly?
Two Polish cities have been ranked the most environmentally friendly according to the Global Destination Sustainability Movement 2023.
Did you know that glitter has been banned in the EU?
The European Union is banning loose glitter from October 2023. This is the start of the fight against microplastic pollution.
Deposit on beverage packaging. What is the bill establishing a deposit system in Poland?
The Sejm has passed the Act on amending the Act on packaging and packaging waste management and certain other acts, which establishes the legal framework for the operation of the deposit system in Poland. Learn more about the upcoming legal changes from this article.