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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.
Deposit system for reusable packaging? It's possible with the Made4Loop service from Interzero!
From 1 July 2024, businesses selling drinks in disposable cups will have to provide their customers with alternative packaging that is more environmentally friendly and helps to reduce plastic waste. This is why Interzero is introducing a new service - Made 4 Loop.
What is the future of waste management shaping up to be? Are we drowning in a waste tsunami?
How not to drown in the maze of new legislation that Polish and EU experts are preparing for us was discussed at the panel 'Waste tsunami, how not to drown in packaging', which took place on 12 October during the European Forum for New Ideas (EFNI). Among others, Anna Grom, CEO of Interzero, took part in the panel.
Recycling instead of wasting resources: hard evidence of contribution to sustainable business
We are publishing the 'Resources SAVED by recycling' study for 2022, in which we prove that Interzero and our customers are reducing greenhouse gas emissions by around 1 million tonnes and primary resource consumption by 8.7 million tonnes.
What is the bail system in Germany and how does it work? Interzero in Berlin
On 24 August, together with employees from the Eurocash Group, we travelled to Germany to look at the deposit system in practice. Together we visited shops with both a bag-based collection system and an automatic collection system. We also visited the Interzero Conversion Centre, where waste is sorted into the appropriate fractions.
Eco-design or eco-saving? How can packaging design help entrepreneurs? Made4Circle service
To help companies adapt to upcoming regulatory changes that will favour recyclable packaging, Interzero has launched an eco-design support programme called Made4Circle. Read on to find out more.
Publication of the law transposing the SUP Directive
A week ago, on 9 May 2023, the law implementing the provisions of the SUP (Single Use Plastics) Directive was published, meaning that the legislation will soon come into force.
The regulations mainly focus on imposing restrictions and requirements on the marketing and use of single-use products made from plastics, and on the separate collection of waste from these products.
Million-dollar fines for waste? Is it possible?
On 7 April, Przemysław Kuna, Managing Director at Interzero, took part in an episode of the Entrepreneurs' Adventures podcast on company waste management. During the interview, the topics discussed included BDO, ROP, waste penalties, official controls and awareness among Polish entrepreneurs.
Action needs to be taken on bail
What will be the impact of legislative delays on the deposit system? What about the excessive incineration of packaging and what will the future of chemical recycling look like?
How can business benefit from waste?
Waste and its proper management is currently one of the biggest challenges facing society. From the entrepreneur's point of view, the biggest need is the stability of the regulatory environment. Read more in the latest interview for Now Environment.