Speeches at industry events, training courses and campaigns and educational workshops - even though the end of the year is approaching and the holiday spirit is already in the air, we at Interzero are still going strong. We would like to invite you to read a summary of November in the Interzero Group in Poland, in which we briefly outline the most important events of the past month.

Environmental Sustainability Dashboard from Interzero is now licensed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)! This is another step for us to make ESG reporting simple and accessible to every company. At the same time, we want our tool to be reliable. Through the GRI Licensing Software & Tools Program, GRI ensures that our Environmental Sustainability Dashboard accurately and efficiently addresses GRI standards, based on best practices. The key benefits of our programme are accurate sustainability reporting, helping you meet legislation and attracting stakeholders - through robust and transparent reporting. We are almost certain that even companies that will not be subject to ESG reporting will need to keep records if they want to work with larger entities.

This month Interzero had the pleasure of be a guest speaker at the ITTF Warsaw international trade fair, that is, at one of the largest events in the travel industry, where partners involved in the development and promotion of the sector come together. Our representative, Managing Director at Interzero Przemysław Kuna, took part in a panel entitled "The impact of supplier selection on the carbon neutrality of business travel. How sustainability policies affect business travel management'. Przemysław advocated that industry players who have not yet taken an interest in ESG should not be crossed out. The speakers talked not only about business travel, but also about fleet electrification and infrastructure in Poland.

In addition, Przemyslaw also took part in the debate Rzeczpospolitaej: "How to reconcile fire and water, i.e. the needs of business and cities vis-à-vis the ROP during the mobilisation of work on the law".held in the editorial office of the daily newspaper as part of the 'Fight for Climate' series. Our expert took a concrete stance - as Interzero, we are in favour of a free market and transparent extended producer responsibility model. Everyone wants to know what they are paying for and why. We do not want entrepreneurs to become mere objects on which further financial obligations can be imposed. We encourage you to read the article summarising the debate here.

At the end of November, Łukasz Pachucki conducted a classroom training course at our headquarters in Łódź for the second time, this time under the title 'Environmental inspection control in a company'. We are very pleased that we were able to carry out this project in more intimate groups. The exchange of knowledge, experience and the opportunity to ask any questions to an expert allows for an in-depth study of the topic. The companies whose employees attended the training already know every step of the inspection, and thanks to the Q&A session and the opportunity to consult with our expert after the training, they have guidelines and plans in place to ensure that the inspection of the WIOŚ goes smoothly. We would like to thank the presenter for the substantive workshop and all the participants for their confidence - we hope to see you at future classroom trainings!

On the initiative of the Interzero Environmental Education Team, in cooperation with the Foundation Bęc Zmiana, a workshop entitled "Architecture of Waste" took place on 23 November in a Warsaw theatre.. Among the topics of the meeting were the new waste regulations. These are inextricably linked to the creation of appropriate urban, housing and communication spaces. Through the prism of their own experiences from many sectors, the participants generated ideas for new solutions which could, for example: help consumers to be active in the deposit system. Architects Michał Sikorski and Petro Vladimirov and artist Zofia Strumiłło-Sukiennik were invited to the workshop. The choice was not accidental - each of the presenters tackles the subject of waste in a different way. The workshop was part of the series 'Laboratory of Happiness Research. Life after comfort", an art and research project.

On 29 November, the Museum of Photography in Krakow hosted the debate "Look! Does it work?", which focused on the topic of social campaigns about waste. This was a continuation of Interzero's collaboration with this cultural institution. The pretext for the talk was Interzero's research 'Between the pluses and the minuses' and 'We pack in the trouble', which indicates that young adults are less engaged with environmental issues. Speakers included: Alicja Waszkiewicz-Raviv who is scientifically involved in visual communication and campaign effectiveness, Dominika Lenkowska-Piechocka, founder of the agency Who Will Save The Planet, and Edyta Mantorska - head of the Environmental Education Team at Interzero. The debate was preceded by a workshop aimed at young people.

We ended the month by partnering with BWA Wrocław on the 'Limited Exhibition' project. At 9-10 Kościuszki Square in the Lower Silesian capital, seven sculptures by Kasia Fudakowski will be on display until 16 February. One of the main motifs of the exhibition is the theme of limited resources in the context of production; the artist was inspired to create the exhibition by her reflections on how 'culture and art are inextricably linked to the energy resources available on Earth and the power structures that dispose of these resources'. The artist has ceded control of the exhibition to the public while simultaneously limiting the energy that powers it. The question, then, is whether every visitor will be able to see the exhibition in the same form. Interzero's Environmental Education team has prepared an educational programme in collaboration with the institution in December that relates fully to the topic of electro-waste.

November saw the conclusion of the social campaign "Recharge your batteries", which had been running since September as part of the Eco Without Borders project, under the substantive patronage of the Malgosia Braunek Be Foundation and in collaboration with the Mindy app. During the project, a series of free webinars was held where participants had the chance to meet online with independent experts. Among other things, we talked about ecopsychology, the benefits of forest bathing, somatic practices to relieve stress and a healthy diet for the body and the planet. In addition, participants were able to gain premium access to the Mindy app by posting photos of themselves disposing of batteries on their social media with the hashtag #naladujswojebaterie.

November was a month full of mainly educational as well as socio-cultural events. We would like to thank all Interzero employees involved in the aforementioned activities, as well as the partners for inviting us to collaborate - joint intersectional workshops and debates are something that always bring people together and provide more opportunities for development and wider education of the public about the essence of sustainability.

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• Waste management training - Learn how to effectively manage your company's waste and know your responsibilities.
• Environmental compliance training - Make sure your business is compliant with the latest regulations. Find out more about ROP, battery regulation, PPWR or the bail system.
• Training on air protection and waste water management - Gain knowledge of environmental reporting. Make sure you have the necessary permits and are operating in accordance with the law.

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It is worth noting that POLECO, an event with a 35-year tradition, attracts at least several thousand participants every year. Those who attend the trade fair have the chance to learn about the latest industry trends and future legislative changes. By showcasing new equipment, service ideas and innovations from around the world, it is possible to work together towards sustainable development on an international level. Low-carbon transformation, the deposit system, sustainable building standards, easy segregation - these are just a selection of the topics that were covered at the fair - at exhibitor stands and on panel discussions. In 2024, more than 200 exhibitors from 8 countries showed up in Poznań! A unique opportunity to establish valuable business relationships.

For many years, Interzero has actively supported entrepreneurs in the implementation of new green technologies in their companies. That is why we are extremely proud of the awards we have won. Our Sielaff SiCompact ECO M was awarded the Gold Medal of the MTP Trade Fair and the Eco Prize! These extremely prestigious awards, which, according to the judges' criteria, mean that the bottle machines are highly innovative and have a real impact on recycling. Also in 2022in another device from the SiCompact series impressed the judges.

The Sielaff SiCompact ECO M is a bottle machine that collects and segregates: glass, PET and aluminium. All this in a unit occupying just 1.09m2 of space, with additional advanced technology with plug-and-play installation based on 230 V. We would like to thank the jury for once again trusting and appreciating Interzero eco-devices. We hope that in a few months or so, the sight of our bottle dispensers in retail chains or office buildings will be an everyday occurrence!

Congratulations also to the other award-winning exhibitors.

At our stand this year, you could also see the PEL BriteBin equipment, the POLECO 2023 medal-winning Oklin GG-02, the Bin-e with a 50-inch screen, and test the POLECO 2022 medal-winning SiCompact 2020 XL bottling machine. There is no denying that the hot topic at the fair was ESG. Mandatory reporting is ahead of us, so it is hardly surprising. One of our innovative solutions attracted attention at our stand - the Environmental Sustainability Dashboard. It is a tool that enables the recording and optimisation of environmental indicators within a company. Its overall objective is to smooth the transformation of companies towards sustainability. We were pleased to present this solution at the fair, pointing out its advantages. Firstly, the Environmental Sustainability Dashboard works for any company - large or small. Secondly, customers get easy access to complex data such as energy consumption, water consumption, waste management, etc. Thirdly - our programme is fully compliant with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Single Reporting System (ESRS), and has also recently been licensed by the Global Reporting Initiative. If at this point you are not yet prepared for the entry of ESG into business, we recommend downloading our free guide. Reliable information in a nutshell!

At the very end, we would like to say a big thank you to all the Interzero experts who took part in the fair and the preparations for it. Not only those who were there in person, but everyone involved in making the event happen! Our employees have been striving for years to improve the environmental situation in the country. Thanks to their experience, new technologies are being developed that cleverly chase (sometimes sudden) legislative changes. We would also like to thank all the exhibitors and organisers of POLECO 2024. We look forward to another memorable edition!

Visit our eco-equipment catalogue, available on the website: https://ekourzadzenia.interzero.pl/.

• Customer Service Specialist (Customer Service Specialist) | Warsaw
• Key Account Manager (Recycling) | Warsaw
• Key Account Manager (Recycling) | Krakow
• Key Account Manager (Secondary raw materials and waste market) | Warsaw
• Key Account Manager (Secondary raw materials and waste market) | Krakow
• Administration Specialist | Kraków
• Junior specialist for BDO system support | Kraków

1. Mission and Values:Interzero is a company that strives to create a world without waste. Our mission is to minimise our environmental impact through innovative recycling and waste management solutions.
2. Professional Development:We offer extensive opportunities for professional and personal development. At Interzero, we value creativity and initiative, supporting our employees in reaching their full potential.
3. Working in a Team:When you join us, you become part of a dynamic and close-knit team that works together to achieve ambitious goals. Cooperation and mutual support are the foundations of our organisational culture.
4. Innovative Projects:We work on innovative projects that have a real environmental impact. Your commitment and ideas can contribute to creating a more sustainable future. See for yourself what we offer companies: https://interzero.pl/uslugi/
5. Stability and Security:Interzero is a stable employer that offers attractive employment conditions and a benefits package. We care about our employees, providing them with comfortable working conditions and development opportunities.

If you are ready for new challenges and want to contribute to creating a better world, join Interzero! Together we can achieve more and realise our vision of a world without waste.

Apply today and become part of our team!

On 18-20 September, the Sheraton Hotel in Sopot hosted the The 11th edition of the Interzero Environmental Conference, which was held under the motto Pillars of circularity. The event brought together a wide range of environmental experts, sustainability and GOZ industry leaders and business representatives. Participants at this year's event had the opportunity to listen to dozens of interesting lectures and 2 debates discussing the threats and opportunities presented by the bail-in system and PPWR.

The agenda for this year's Interzero Environmental Conference was dominated by issues relating to the latest regulations that will reshape the environmental industry in the coming months and years. These include, of course deposit scheme, extended producer responsibility (ROP), the PPWR and non-financial ESG reporting.

As a recovery organisation and a leader in the environmental industry, we want to create as many opportunities as possible to discuss current issues and future challenges posed by the legislator. Our aim is to actively participate in shaping a new realitywhich will be governed by the principles of extended producer responsibility. Through events such as the Interzero Environmental Conference, we can drive the debate, give the floor to the most eminent experts and show the effects of new legislation from different, even rather non-obvious, perspectives. - says Agata Ryś, Member of the Management Board of Interzero.

In a similar vein was the lecture given by Paweł Lesiak, Interzero's Executive Vice President, in which he outlined his point of view on the changes that will take place in business and the environment as a result of running PPWR. He also mentioned Interzero's mission, which is to support and relieve the burden on businesses in meeting current and future environmental obligations, albeit those related to the product levy and the implementation of educational campaigns. It was an excellent introduction and also a starting point for the debate PPWR - how much will it cost us?which warmed up the experts and guests gathered at the Sheraton Sopot on the second day of the Conference. The PPWR regulation was also the subject of a lecture by Pavel Sosnowski, Board Agent for Environmental Regulation at Interzero. In his presentation PPWR, or new waste management solutions Interzero's expert detailed the effects that the replacement of the current Packaging Directive with the recently enacted PPWR will have.

As a break from the peri-legislative subject matter, there were talks on solutions, services and tools that bring the environmental industry into the 21st century. and support entrepreneurs in meeting their environmental obligations. In her presentation, Hanna Walczak, Standards Implementation Manager from GS1 Poland, introduced the database for the deposit system, and Marta Szymborska, Head Of Marketing Communications, PR & ESG from GS1 Poland, showed how to data and figures can drive sustainable development. During a talk by Lukasz Czarnowski, Digital Sales Cross Country Function Head Management at Interzero, we learned about the role of digitalisation in optimising waste management. One of the examples he mentioned of innovation in waste management was Interzero waste platform, i.e. intuitive online tool to simplify reporting, management of waste streams and facilitating control of waste management revenues and costs.

An extremely interesting speech, especially in the context of the keynote of the Pillars of the Environment Conference circularity was a presentation by Wiktoria Płocha, Sustainability Leader at IKEA Retail Sp. z o.o., who discussed where circularity actually begins and showed how our thinking about 'second-hand' items has changed over the years. Agnieszka Oleksyn-Wajda, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development and Environment at Lazarski University, even described this change as a Zero Waste trend, echoed by, among others, the EU strategy for sustainable fashion.

The climax of the first day of the Interzero Environmental Conference was a discussion on the opportunities and threats to the economy from the imminent launch of the bail system. Moderated by journalist Monica Richardson The debate was attended by both business representatives: Dariusz Lizak, President of the National Chamber of Commerce "Bottling Industry", Paweł Sosnowski, Board Representative for Environmental Regulations from Interzero and Joanna Szubielska, Senior Manager for Quality Assurance and Health & Safety | Eurocash S.A., as well as representatives of the environmental protection industry: Joanna Leoniewska-Gogola, Deputy Director Sustainability Consulting Central Europe from Deloitte Advisory Sp. z o.o., Sp. K Maria Andrzejewska, Director General at UNEP/GRID-Warszawa.

Interzero's signature events have always provided a wealth of knowledge and the opportunity for heated discussions among top experts. In this context I am very pleased with the very high attendance and the presence of specialists from different fields to join the discussion and share their thoughts with a wider audience. I was also positively surprised by the level of substance of both debates - while it might seem that almost everything has been said about the bail system and PPWR, the our guests demonstrated that the environmental industry still faces a multitude of challenges and even more problems that will consume us in the coming years. - says Lukasz Czarnowski of Interzero.

During the Interzero Environmental Conference, Jacek Płaza, Chief Sustainability Officer at Decathlon Poland, and Mateusz Grupa, E-mobility manager at BMW Group Polska, also got the chance to present sustainable practices in their companies. The guests gathered in the hall thus had the opportunity to convince themselves, whether waste can be reduced and new business models developed at the same time and learn the facts and myths about electromobility, which often contradict the image created by the mass media.

Przemysław Kuna, Managing Director of Interzero, also referred to the topic of electromobility and, more specifically, to the notorious batteries in his speech, talking about the new battery regulation, which is already knocking on the doors of EU Member States.

Such a great event would of course not have taken place without the support of our partners and the huge commitment of all the speakers and participants in the debate. I would like to thank them warmly for this year's cooperation and at the same time invite them to the next, 12th edition of the Conference. Environmentalthe date of which will be announced shortly. - said Lukasz Czarnowski in conclusion.

The Environmental Conference is an annual event that has been bringing together environmental experts and business representatives for years. During the 2-day talks and lectures, participants have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of current legislation and its interpretation, learn about news from the environmental industry and about non-obvious issues related to ecology and sustainability. The Interzero Environmental Conference is also an opportunity to make new contacts with industry representatives and to exchange experiences with event participants.

It is with great pride and joy that we share the news that our educational game, Action Faction, has won a bronze sword in the prestigious Advertising Creators Club (KTR) competition. This is a tremendous accolade that underlines the value of our work to raise environmental awareness among the youngest and inspire environmental action.

Action Fraction is an innovative educational game designed with children in mind. We want to teach the youngest ones how to segregate waste correctly in an accessible, interactive way. Developed by the Interzero education team, the game is not only designed to entertain but, above all, to provide environmental education, which is key to fostering responsible attitudes among future generations.

As for the rules - Faction Action is a memory game. So the rules are familiar - just collect the cards in pairs. The person who gets more wins. The cards depict waste and the colour of the background corresponds to the colour of the bin it should go into.

Memory games, such as Action Faction, have many benefits for children's development. First of all, they stimulate memory, concentration and cognitive skills. Children learn pattern recognition, which develops their perceptiveness and ability to react quickly. In addition, such The games support the development of eye-hand coordination and help build logical thinking. Learning through play is also an important element, making it easier for the youngest to engage with the educational content. We have smuggled an environmental theme into Action Fractions, because we believe that by learning about segregation patterns, players will not have a problem in the future with disposing of rubbish in the correct containers!

Interzero collaborates with Magdalena Stadnik, an outstanding graphic designer in the EkoPaka programme. She is responsible for the aesthetic and original visual design of our game. EkoPaka is a box aimed at children, which includes themed games, educational colouring books and various art materials. You can work with them individually, but they are also great for groups of children - for example in kindergartens or semi-colleges. EcoPaks have a ready-made lesson plan that can support teachers or caregivers. Of course, the themes focus on ecology and instilling in the youngest pupils a desire to learn about the world. Children learn about the role of recycling, conserving natural resources and keeping the planet clean. The EcoPak project has attracted a great deal of interest and we are delighted that, as Interzero, we are involved in such activities! More information can be found at the EcoPak website.

Pursuant to Polish law, every entrepreneur who places packaged products on the market is obliged to conduct public education campaigns. The purpose of these campaigns is to inform and educate consumers. Furthermore, entrepreneurs are obliged to allocate at least 2% of the total value of packaging placed on the market in the previous year to educational activities. Interzero, as a leader in waste management and recycling, not only fulfils these obligations, but also meets the needs of the market by offering a wide range of educational services. Action Fraction is just one of the many projects that Interzero carries out to build environmental awareness in society.

As we mentioned above - companies that market packaged products have an obligation to conduct educational campaigns. Interzero's Environmental Education Team fulfils this obligation on behalf of its clients, carrying out projects such as Eco Without Cuts, EcoPak or Office Zero Waste, among others. Here, special thanks are due to this particular team, which had a huge impact on the process of developing the Action Fraction game. We encourage you to work with Interzero and our irreplaceable employees, who put knowledge and experience on an equal footing with straightforward communication and creativity!

Every enterprise which in any way affects the environment should be ready for an inspection by the WIOŚ. In order to efficiently go through the entire inspection procedure, it is worth taking part in Interzero's stationary training course "Control of the Environmental Protection Inspection in an enterprise", which will already take place on 29 November in Łódź.

Environmental use in enterprises is far more common than you might think. If your company:

• introduces gases and dust into the air,
• emits greenhouse gases,
• dumps waste,

then you may be inspected by the WIOŚ at any time on a scheduled or off-schedule basis. You will not be informed about an off-plan inspection, so you will no longer have time to prepare properly!

Training on environmental inspection will allow you to acquire practical knowledge to prepare your company for the reception of inspectors from the Provincial Inspectorate of Environmental Protection and make it easier to go through the inspection procedure.. Upon completion of the training, you will receive an electronic certificate, a set of training materials and 2-week access to online consultations with the trainer.

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Innovation requires space - not only intellectual freedom to come up with new ideas and ask the right questions, but also practical space. With new laboratory and office facilities in Lenart, Slovenia, the competence centre Interzero Plastics Innovations creates the optimum conditions to further expand its leadership role in the field of the circular economy. This step represents an important milestone on the way to realising the vision of a world without waste.

Innovation requires space - not only intellectual freedom to come up with new ideas and ask the right questions, but also practical space. With new laboratory and office facilities in Lenart, Slovenia, the competence centre Interzero Plastics Innovations creates the optimum conditions to further expand its leadership role in the field of the circular economy. This step represents an important milestone on the way to realising the vision of a world without waste.

The grand opening of the new location was attended by senior guests from the worlds of politics, business and media. Among them were, in addition to Interzero CEO Dr. Axel Schweitzer, the President of the Republic of Slovenia Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar and the German Ambassador Sylvia Groneick, who emphasised the importance of Interzero's innovative work for a sustainable future.

With the opening of the new facilities, Interzero is once again underlining its commitment to driving the transition to a circular economy through pioneering technologies and sustainable solutions.

Read the press release in English HERE