In 2024, Interzero was proud to announce its further involvement as a partner of the Bicycle May campaign. This initiative, which is the largest campaign in Poland promoting sustainable mobility among pre-school children, primary school pupils, teaching staff and parents and carers, fits perfectly with our company's objectives.

What is Bike May? Cycling May is a campaign that encourages the use of the bicycle as a means of transport to school. Through fun and gamification elements, the campaign teaches children and young people good habits that stay with them after the campaign. This reduces the number of cars transporting pupils and makes the area around schools safer and more cycle-friendly.

By supporting the Bike May campaign, we want to:

• Educate the public for sustainable mobility.
• Motivate children and young people to actively commute to schools and kindergartens.
• Together create a safe and cycle-friendly environment around educational establishments.

At the end of the Bike May campaign, a picnic was held where prizes were awarded to the most active participants. Interzero also organised eco spa and candle-making workshops. For the most active establishments, we also donated our EcoPaks, promoting green attitudes.

The Bike May campaign is not just about fun and stickers in bike log books. These are real actions that contribute to changing habits and improving the quality of life in our cities.

The next edition is less than a year away. Switch to a bike, encourage your children and pupils to commute actively and together we will change our cities for the better!

Retail Trends 2024 took place on 18 June 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Warsaw. The event brought together hundreds of visitors and dozens of exhibitors.

The motto of this year's event was 'New opening, new opportunities'. More than 80 speakers passed through all stages of Retail Trends. Participants had the opportunity to listen to dozens of lectures and debates. Topics included business models and new revenue streams in the retail sector.

During the substantive deliberations, our specialist could not be absent from the main stage Paweł Sosnowski, Board Commissioner for Environmental Regulation, who took part in the debate "Transformation is the only way! How will the deposit system and the green revolution change the retail sector and the packaging market?".

The discussion jointly considered, among other things, the stages of preparation for the implementation of the deposit system in the Polish trade and food industry and the impact of the CSRD on trade-supplier relations and green supply chain issues. The debate provided a venue for the exchange of views on the transformation of the retail sector in the context of sustainability and environmental protection.

Parallel to the substantive programme, there was a trade fair where exhibitors presented the most interesting novelties in the area of FMCG, shop equipment and services and technology for the retail industry. 

As early as next year, retail chains will be equipped with bottle machines for the collection of packaging, in connection with the deposit system being introduced in Poland. We presented the recyclomats to visitors at our stand Sielaff brandsof which we are the exclusive distributor in Poland. The presence of specialists from the manufacturer's side allowed us to respond even more precisely to questions from interested parties.

Thank you for the opportunity to take part in such a worthwhile event. We hope to see you next year!

More information about the event can be found on the organiser's website. 

Business sustainability

Mateusz Jemiol, producer and advertising director, as well as CEO of Mova Film, will talk about ESG from a marketing perspective in his lecture 'Can the subject of litter captivate the crowds? A recipe for an effective social campaign'. 

Progressive technological development can go hand in hand with ecology - and this is thanks to digital tools to support waste management. In her talk, Aleksandra Mikiel, Operations Director at Interzero, will talk about Interzero Waste Platform - waste management tool.

Knvironmental Conference Interzero is the perfect place not only to gain new inspiration, but also to showcase your company.

Cementownia Odra, the oldest operating facility of its kind in Poland, opens its gates to the general public once every two years. This year's event was unique, as it was organised for the first time since the pandemic. As in previous years, it attracted crowds of visitors, who had the opportunity to see the facility and explore the secrets of cement production, including technologies that minimise the plant's impact on the environment.

In his speech, Wojciech Putra, President of Cementownia Odra, emphasised that good neighbourliness requires trust, and the Open Day is an excellent opportunity to see for oneself what measures are being taken in the area of social and environmental responsibility.

Among other things, Opole residents learned that the cement production process is waste-free, while at the same time allowing the management of many difficult wastes such as:

• Fly ash (waste from power plant or thermal power station)
• Granulated blast furnace slag (waste from the steel industry)
• Reagips (waste from flue gas desulphurisation process)
• Copper slag (waste from copper smelters)
• Steel slags (by-product of the converter process)
• Alternative fuels (municipal and industrial waste)

Currently, 40% of the raw materials used in the production of Portland cements at the Oder Cement Works come from waste, and 60% of the energy is generated from alternative fuels.

In addition to the tour, the organisers provided a number of attractions, including performances by artists singing the greatest hits from the Opole Festival and a children's festival. In the children's zone, the Interzero stand was very popular, where visitors could playfully learn about the principles of correct waste segregation or prepare a small gift for their loved ones.

The Open Day at Cement Works Odra showed how this plant combines tradition with innovation and how it cares for the environment and the local community.

Interzero was one of the partners of the Open Day at the Oder Cement Works.

The responsibilities placed on entrepreneurs, coupled with regulatory changes, create a sense of uncertainty for self-employed or full-time workers. Although environmental protection is a small part of running a business, its importance cannot be overstated.

The PPWR regulations will come into full force by the end of 2025 and will primarily affect manufacturers and producers. This will require almost every manufacturer to fully adhere to guidelines related to the reuse of raw materials and the implementation of reusable packaging.

This project aims to reduce packaging pollution and promote a closed-loop economy for packaging. In terms of industry, the legislation aims to create new business prospects, reduce the need for virgin raw materials and increase the recycling capacity of the European Union. It is worth emphasising that By 2030, all packaging on the EU market must be recyclable.

The amendment to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Management Act also introduced solutions to increase the efficiency of waste management, especially of waste from beverage packaging - this is the deposit system, which will take effect in our country from 2025.

In this connection, until the end of the month you can take advantage of a promotional price for selected training courses at Interzero Academy on the topics of PPWR, SUP and the bail system. Check out our offer at the link.

More on PPWR also in an upcoming live webinar entitled 'The PPWR. "PPWR - a new challenge for packaging product introducers", which will be hosted by Pawel Sosnowski on 20 June.

Register today!

Join us for a unique workshop on the role of recycling in a Closed-loop Economy (SEE) and the operation of the deposit system. The meeting will be held 12 June 2024. at PRT Radomsko Sp. z o.o. (ul. Geodetów 8, 97-500 Radomsko).

The meeting is organised by Polish Chamber of Packaging Recovery and Recycling in cooperation with Interzero, the CPG Cluster, Ecokaucja S.A., the Foundation for Ecological and Educational Solutions "GREEN".

During the workshop, we will discuss key issues related to legislation, eco-design, recovery and recycling of packaging. We will then move from theory to the practical considerations of packaging waste management.

The workshop programme:

1. Introductory presentation: "The impact of recycling on GOZ".
2. Panel discussion: "Practical aspects of the Bail System".
3. Visit to a PET bottle recycling plant: We learn about processing and the new life of plastic

Check out the full agenda for the event

The meeting is divided into two groups. The first group will meet at 9:00 a.m. and the second group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Each meeting will start with a discussion on legislation and practice in recycling in GOZ, followed by a tour of the PRT Radomsko plant and a live view of the PET bottle recycling facilities and process. Details of enrolment at the link.

You are welcome to attend free of charge! Places are limited, first come first served.

See you at the workshop!

On 18 June, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre will host the next edition of the trade fair aimed at retailers - Retail Trends.

The motto of this year's event is "New opening, new opportunities".

The economic situation of recent years is making us pay more attention to consumers and their needs. This is also forcing businesses to analyse areas of investment, especially those related to technology and digital transformation, and to think more deeply about the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in business.

As Interzero, we will be presenting our Sielaff brand bottling machineswhich may soon prove indispensable in every major retail chain, as a deposit system will be in force in Poland from 2025. Our representatives will be happy to provide more information about the equipment, demonstrate the functionality of the chosen model and advise those interested on the right solution to suit their needs. You will find our stand right next to the lecture hall and the catering area!

You are also cordially invited to listen to the debate entitled. "Transformation is the only way! How will the deposit system and the green revolution change the retail sector and the packaging market?". The panel will include Pawel Sosnowski, Board Agent for Environmental Regulation.

During the debate, participants will jointly consider, among other things, at what stage of preparation for the implementation of the deposit system is the Polish trade and food industry, how the CSRD will change the trade-supplier relationship, and how to work towards a green supply chain.

More information about the event can be found on the organiser's website. 

There is growing environmental pressure on European Union countries to implement further measures to reduce the negative environmental impact of packaging. 24 April 2024 The European Parliament adopted the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive), which brings significant changes for entrepreneurs in the design, production and recycling of packaging.

The EU implements the rules not by way of a directive, but by way of a regulation. This means that the requirements will enter directly into the Polish legal order, without the need for time-consuming implementation as in the case of directives. It is time for a real packaging revolution and without unnecessary delays.

The 11th Edition of the Interzero Environmental Conference will be launched on 18 September at the Sheraton in Sopot! We warmly invite all those interested in promoting sustainable development to to cover the partnership our event.

Why become our partner?

• The Environmental Conference is an event that a wide range of pro-environmental topics (e.g. ESG, PPWR, GOZ, CSRD, CSR) attracts industry leaders, as well as expert companies and organisations related to the environment, recycling or sustainable development.
• By participating in the Conference you have the chance to make valuable business contactsas well as sharing experiences and gaining invaluable knowledge about the latest environmental trends, enabling you to build a more effective sustainable business strategy.
• As a partner an event focused on promoting sustainable development and integrated environmental solutions, build a green image for your company through real action to support the environment.

Would you like to find out more? Contact us at konferencja@interzero.plto receive an offer.

Details of the event available on the website of the Environmental Conference and on LinkedIn event.

Every entrepreneur placing electrical and electronic equipment on the market must comply with a number of obligations under the WEEE Act. Polish companies may do it themselves or through a recovery organisation. However, foreign companies may be obliged to establish in Poland authorised representativewho will perform the duties of introducer on their behalf.

Manufacturers established in another EU Member State who:

• manufacture or market the equipment under their own name or trademark in the territory of the Member State concerned,
• resell under their own name or trademark equipment manufactured by others in the Member State,
• in the course of a commercial activity, equipment originating from a non-EU country or from another Member State is made available for distribution, consumption or use on the market of that Member State for the first time, whether in return for payment or free of charge

MAY appoint an authorised representative who will be responsible for carrying out, on the national territory, the obligations set out in the Act in relation to equipment placed on the market by that manufacturer.

In contrast, manufacturers established in another Member State or non-EU country and selling devices remotely in that country (e.g. via an online shop or sales platform) MUST establish an authorised representative.

As Interzero, we can take over your responsibilities under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Our experts will get to know the specifics of your business and determine the type and status of your introductory duties, and then offer you the most favourable offer

For more information, please visit Authorised representative in Poland