Participate in the training course - Carriage of medical waste in accordance with the provisions of the ADR Agreement
Participate in the training course - Carriage of medical waste in accordance with the provisions of the ADR Agreement
You are cordially invited to a webinar entitled. "Transport of medical waste in accordance with the provisions of the ADR Agreement", which will already take place on 18 May 2023 (Thursday).
The online training will be led by: Magdalena Gepert, Specialist in the transport of dangerous goods.
Scope of the webinar:
- classification of medical waste,
- medical waste as dangerous goods,
- preparation of medical waste for transport,
- legal requirements for medical waste packaging,
- appointment of a safety adviser for the transport of dangerous goods.
You can find the detailed scope of topics and the registration page under the link HERE
Registration for the webinar runs until: 18 May 2023 until 8:00 am.
You are welcome!
Are we getting into trouble? - new report on waste segregation from Interzero
Only 51% respondents to the survey, carried out by Opinia24 for Interzero, declare that they separate their waste into all 5 fractions, 43% believe that they do so correctly and the majority incorrectly interpret the meaning of the labels on the packaging. The report 'Packing for trouble? - What Poles know about packaging and how they deal with waste segregation' is now available.
The separate collection of municipal waste in a minimum (i.e. 5-bin) system is an obligation for all of us and follows from the provisions of the law. How does this look in households? Nearly 90% of those surveyed separate their waste into glass, metals and plastics, minimally less for paper (84%) and only 62% bio-waste. 26% admit that they have a problem choosing the right container. The majority of respondents know how to deal with a glass bottle or a yoghurt container. While simple, mono-material containers do not raise questions, the situation is different for a broken glass (74% wrong answers), a beverage carton (49% wrong answers), a used paper towel or a receipt (53% and 71% wrong answers respectively).
A source of knowledge on how to deal with used packaging should be, among other things, its label, but although 90% of respondents read it, only 15% look for indications on how to throw it away. When shopping, Poles often check the ingredients, parameters and properties of products, but much less often do they pay attention to other symbols on the packaging. Respondents are most often interested in the best-before date (85%) and product composition (76%). Ecological aspects such as country of origin, certificates, instructions for handling the packaging or its recyclability are of interest to a significant minority.
Nearly 40% respondents believe that product packaging contains too much information, making it difficult for them to find what they are looking for. Polish consumers also have problems correctly identifying packaging symbols. Only 11% of respondents recognise the recycling mark, which appears in the Polish regulation on packaging labelling. Even fewer (8% of those surveyed) encountered the reusable and compostable packaging mark. Only two symbols are commonly known among consumers - the international recycling symbol - the Möbius Ribbon - and 'keep clean' - the so-called TidyMan.
The report "Packing for trouble? - What Poles know about packaging and how they deal with waste segregation" is available under this link.
Easter
Easter
On the occasion of the upcoming Easter holidays, we would like to extend our warmest wishes full of joy, health and prosperity.
We believe that this coming time will be an opportunity for you to rest, reflect and spend time with loved ones and friends. May the traditions and customs of Easter remind us of the values that are most important in life - love, family warmth and kindness!
The Interzero team
Inclusivity in the Metaverse? Meet the eco-friendly shop with a mission!
Inclusivity in the Metaverse? Meet the eco-friendly shop with a mission!
Circular. Eco-friendly without the corners is Interzero's innovative public education campaign promoting the idea of a circular economy.
It is a shop concept set in the Metaverse to teach the public which packaging is more environmentally friendly. It is a project created in collaboration with Studio A8 Architecture.
The main idea behind the project was to create a virtual space that would act as a sustainable shop of the future. Its body is based on a circle, symbolising a closed circuit. Inside it, we find shelves on which we place examples of products available on the market that have ecological packaging.
A walk-through of Okraglak is not just about packaging, but also about all the ideas we had in mind when we created the place, ready to be implemented in the real world - such as providing customers with a station to refill their containers with their favourite product, ensuring access to fresh, seasonal produce and adapting the shop for people with disabilities.
Take part in the training course - Waste management - practical advice for entrepreneurs
Take part in the training course - Waste management - practical advice for entrepreneurs
You are cordially invited to a webinar entitled. "Waste management - practical advice for entrepreneurs", which will already take place on 30 March 2023 (Thursday).
The online training will be led by: Przemyslaw Kuna, Managing Director at Interzero.
Scope of the webinar:
- Introduction to waste management
- Administrative decisions
- Registration obligations
- Waste records
- Reporting
You can find the detailed scope of topics and the registration page under the link HERE
Registration for the webinar runs until: 30 March 2023 until 8:00 am.
You are welcome!
Work with us at Interzero!
Work with us at Interzero!
We are an industry leader that continuously develops customised integrated environmental services. If you want to gain experience in a well-established company that is focused on your development and consistent achievement of goals - join us!
We are currently seeking individuals for the following positions:
Environmental Education Project Assistant
Warsaw | Hybrid work
Link to offer: https://www.pracuj.pl/praca/asystent-ka-ds-projektow-edukacji-ekologicznej-warszawa-wiertnicza-165,oferta,1002460250
Administrative Assistant
Warsaw | Stationary work
Link to offer: https://www.pracuj.pl/praca/asystent-ka-ds-administracji-warszawa-wiertnicza-165,oferta,1002447686
Join our team or forward the announcement to a loved one!
Interzero at AGH Job Fair in Krakow
Interzero at AGH Job Fair in Krakow
On days 21-22 March 2023 the spring edition of the AGH Job Fair. We will be there on the first day!
Meet us and find out what working at Interzero is like. We'll tell you about who we're looking for, our expectations of candidates and what the recruitment process is like. Who knows, perhaps you would also like to hear about career opportunities?
You are cordially invited to our stand No. 10.
We are looking for young, ambitious people who want to change the world for the better together with us.
At Interzero we care about #RForWastelessSolutions in the field of waste management, environmental consulting and education. If you are interested in environmental protection, ecology and/or waste management, are thinking of working in the field of consulting, sales or customer service, come to our stand and find out more!
The Job Fair is a great opportunity for students to find out more about the labour market and perhaps meet a future employer! You can't miss out there.
Details of our participation in the fair HERE
See you in Krakow on the first day of spring!
Interzero at the VIII European Congress of Local Authorities in Mikolajki
Interzero at the VIII European Congress of Local Authorities in Mikolajki
Paweł Lesiak, Vice President of the Management Board of Interzero, was a panellist at the 8th European Congress of Local Governments, held in Mikołajki on 6-7 March 2023. In a conversation with his participation, entitled 'The European Congress of Local Governments. "The future of waste management. How to maximise the effects?" attended:
Bogusław Fijas - Mayor of Ostróda Municipality,
Krzysztof Karolczyk - Project Development Manager Fortum Power and Heat Polska
Bartosz Sierżga - Director, Environmental Protection Agency
Szymon Sikorski - Plenipotentiary, Hugo Kołłątaj University of Agriculture in Kraków
The panel was moderated by Jeremi Jędrzejkowski - Managing Editor, Rzeczpospolita Polska
During the debate, issues related to the municipal waste management system were raised, including the ever-increasing cost of waste segregation and the emergence of waste incinerators in cities. In Interzero's view, the ROP is not a comprehensive solution to waste management problems for local authorities. ROP funding for packaging waste will only apply to approximately 30% of all waste generated in municipalities. A better option is to involve commercial actors in the cooperation. However, this requires more stable legislation to enable such cooperation to develop.
The theme of this year's meeting was "New solidarity for a new era". The European Local Government Congress is a platform and a place for the exchange of ideas with local government officials, national administrations, NGOs and business representatives. As Interzero, we are keen to share knowledge with those who have a real influence on the development of the Polish waste economy.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day
Women perform many roles on a daily basis: they are mothers, friends, carers, but also doctors, programmers, farmers and lawyers. Their function in developing the world is immense and cannot be underestimated. On this special day, Women's Day, we want to lean into the issue of gender equality that is still present today.
At Interzero, we believe in a fair and accessible future. Each of us has the right skills, strengths and experience, which together create exceptional value.
Together we can be the change.
Take a look at the video, which summarises in a few sentences what our values are at Interzero. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjeZf1gj2IY
Happy Women's Day!
Eco-experimentarium exhibition now in Bielsko-Biała!
Eco-experimentarium exhibition now in Bielsko-Biała!
The exhibition on ecology, of which we are a partner, is now heading for the south of Poland, namely Bielsko-Biała! From 10 March to 5 May The exhibition will be on display at the Punkt 11 facility, 24 11 Listopada Street.
Why is it worth it?
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the climate and eco-friendly attitudes. The exhibition is built on the layout of a house - in the living room you will learn how to save energy, in the bathroom you will take care to use every drop of water, and in the kitchen you will learn about ways to cook in a zero waste style. This is a great opportunity for both young and old to learn and spend time in an interesting and useful way.
Admission to the exhibition is free! You are cordially invited.
Details here: https://ekoeksperymentarium.pl/