On June 18, the next edition of the trade fair addressed to retail representatives – Retail Trends – will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center.

The slogan of this year’s event is “New opening, new opportunities”.

The economic situation in recent years makes us pay more attention to consumers and their needs. This also forces entrepreneurs to analyze investment areas, especially related to technology and digital transformation, as well as to think more deeply about the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in business.

As Interzero, we will present our Sielaff brand bottle dispensers to the event participants, which may soon become necessary in every larger retail chain, because from 2025 a deposit system will apply in Poland. Our representatives will be happy to provide more information about the devices, present the functionality of the selected model, and advise interested parties on the appropriate solution tailored to their needs. You will find our stand right next to the lecture hall and the food court!

We also cordially invite you 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? Paweł Sosnowski , Management Board Representative for Environmental Regulations.

During the debate, participants will jointly consider, among others: at what stage of preparations for the implementation of the deposit system is the Polish trade and food industry, how the CSRD directive will change trade-supplier relations, and how to work on a green supply chain.

More information about the event can be found on the organizer’s website.

There is growing ecological pressure on European Union countries, which forces the implementation of further actions aimed at limiting the negative impact of packaging on the environment. On April 24, 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 regulations not through a directive, but through 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’s time for a real packaging revolution, without unnecessary delays.

The 11th edition of the Interzero Environmental Conference starts on September 18 at the Sheraton in Sopot! We warmly invite all entities interested in promoting sustainable development to partner with our event.

Why is it worth becoming our partner?

• The Environmental Conference is an event that attracts industry leaders , as well as expert companies and organizations related to environmental protection, recycling and sustainable development, with a wide range of pro-environmental topics (including: ESG, PPWR, GOZ, CSRD, CSR).
• By participating in the Conference, you have the opportunity to establish valuable business contacts , exchange experiences and gain invaluable knowledge about the latest environmental protection trends, which will allow you to build a more effective sustainable business strategy.
• As a partner of an event focused on promoting sustainable development and integrated environmental solutions, you build a green image of your company through real actions to support the environment.

Want to know more? Contact us at kontakt@interzero.pl to receive an offer.

Event details available on the Environmental Conference website and on the LinkedIn event .

Every entrepreneur placing electrical and electronic equipment on the market must meet a number of obligations arising from the WEEE Act. Polish companies can do it themselves or through recovery organizations. However, foreign companies may be obliged to establish an authorized representative in Poland who will perform the duties of the introducer on their behalf.

Manufacturers established in another EU Member State who:

• they produce equipment or place it on the market under their own name or trademark in the territory of the Member State concerned,
• resell equipment produced by other entities in a given Member State under their own name or trademark,
• in the course of a commercial activity, equipment from a non-EU country or another Member State is made available for distribution, consumption or use for the first time on the market of that Member State, either in return for payment or free of charge

MAY designate an authorized representative who will be responsible for performing within the territory of the country the obligations specified in the Act in relation to equipment placed on the market by this manufacturer.

However, manufacturers established in another Member State or in a non-EU country and selling devices remotely in that country (e.g. via an online store or sales platform) MUST appoint an authorized representative.

As Interzero, we can take over your obligations to the extent resulting from the Act on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Our experts will get acquainted with the specificity of your business and determine the type and status of implementation of the introducer’s duties, and then offer you the most advantageous offer.

For more information, please visit the Authorized Representative in Poland website

As a leader in zero waste solutions, we shape the future of sustainable development and the circular economy, which you can read about in our latest Sustainable Development Magazine.

We are guided by the vision of a “world without waste”, which is why we are constantly working to turn this ambitious goal into reality. We continue to set new standards in the industry – starting with our innovative software Materialaccount, which provides full transparency and strategic access to processed raw materials, to the groundbreaking PET recycling plant in Liebenau. These successes are highlighted by the prestigious German Sustainability Award 2024, which Interzero received in the “Waste Management and Recycling Industry” category, recognizing our transformative work in waste management and resource conservation. We believe our approach can be a source of inspiration – proving that environmental responsibility and economic prosperity can go hand in hand.

Our activities go beyond recycling; we actively cooperate with manufacturers (CLASSEN Group) and fashion brands (Marc Cain) to implement sustainable practices in various industries. Our initiatives, such as the ‘We want Moor’ campaign and the partnership with COREPLA for the RecoPet project in Italy, demonstrate our commitment to addressing environmental issues on many fronts. By investing in education through the International Zero Waste Academy and engaging in projects such as chemical recycling, we support a culture of sustainability that encourages innovation and collaboration. As leaders in environmental stewardship, our holistic approach and tangible contributions push the boundaries towards a more sustainable and cyclical future.

Read the whole thing HERE .

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We would like to inform you that due to the integration of the Interzero team, on May 16-17 this year. our branches in Warsaw, Krakow, Łódź and Katowice will be closed , and contact with our employees will be difficult.

We return to work on Monday, May 20. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

Team Interzero

Waste management is often a challenge that keeps entrepreneurs awake at night. It takes a lot of time and can be complicated. Nevertheless, it is a necessity resulting from both legal requirements and the pursuit of sustainable development. It turns out that there are tools that can make this task much easier. One of the most comprehensive solutions is the Interzero Waste Platform.

Waste management is extremely important for enterprises that generate significant amounts of waste. The legal orders that are key in this case are the Waste Act of December 14, 2012, the Act on maintaining cleanliness and order in municipalities of September 13, 1996, and the Act of January 23, 2020. amending the Waste Act and certain other acts, regulation regarding Waste catalogue , as well as the regulation of the Minister of Climate of December 23, 2019. on the types and quantities of waste exempt from keeping waste records.

Violation of regulations regarding proper waste disposal may result in severe sanctions. They are intended for those who neglect their obligations related to waste collection, including collecting waste in illegal landfills or improper waste management, i.e. inconsistent with the permit obtained. The expected administrative penalty ranges from PLN 1,000 to a maximum of PLN 1,000,000.

On the other hand, enterprises increasingly feel their own need to manage waste, due to the growing ecological awareness of society , including customers and business stakeholders. Companies realize the real need for change, which is why they take measures to reduce their impact on the natural environment. Effective waste management therefore becomes not only a legal obligation, but also a strategic choice that allows achieving sustainable development and building a positive company image.

To solve these problems, companies use various methods. They can employ a specialist in waste management, establish an entire department dedicated to this issue or use modern online tools. The choice of the latter solution is not only for financial reasons, but also for qualitative ones. An example is the Interzero Waste Platform. It is an innovative online tool that is a comprehensive solution used by both large corporations and small enterprises, regardless of the industry in which they operate.

This is a tool that allows for quick and convenient operation. Using it brings a number of benefits, including reducing waste management costs, increasing profits from the sale of raw materials, automating waste collection and recovery logistics, improving and standardizing waste management processes throughout the company, reducing the risk of errors when entering data into the BDO system, and also the ability to store and manage all environmental documentation in one place.

It is worth emphasizing that the Interzero Waste Platform has been integrated with BDO, thanks to which users can use the simple login function without the need for authentication with a trusted profile. During use, the system remains stable and saves data in real time and updates it in BDO. However, the benefits related to the convenience of use do not end there, because the system guarantees automatic creation and approval of KPOs when reporting waste collection, the possibility of correcting KPOs with one click, as well as automation of keeping waste records (KEO).

Remote ordering of waste collection has been simplified to such an extent that the collecting entity receives a notification with complete information regarding the type of waste fraction, type of container and location. Additional telephone or e-mail contact is no longer necessary. The most important thing, however, is that the platform allows you to store and manage all environmental documentation in one place.

Customers from over 1,000 locations throughout Poland benefit from using the Interzero Waste Platform. In total, almost 81,000 KPO items were issued through it. Thanks to the platform, over 2,300 KEOs have been created, with over 190,000 individual entries. The platform can be tested for up to 3 months without additional fees. Thanks to this, companies have the opportunity to try all its functionalities and see that it is the right tool for them.

In the changing landscape of environmental obligations and regulations, the issue of packaging waste remains a key issue. The basic element in the management process of this area is reliable documentation – including certificates such as DPR (document confirming the recycling of packaging waste) and EDPR (document confirming the export or intra-Community delivery of this type of waste for recycling).

Each entity that places packaged products on the market is obliged to recycle the resulting waste. This obligation can be fulfilled in three ways: independently, through the Interzero Packaging Recovery Organization (Producer Responsibility Organization) or by paying a high product fee. In the first two cases, proof of recycling at the appropriate level are the documents mentioned: DPR and/or EDPR.

Interzero not only relieves the burden on entrepreneurs in this matter in formal terms, but also financially. We are talking about the sale of DPR and EDPR. Now, your company’s waste management can generate not only costs, but also revenues. If you have already met the obligation to achieve the appropriate recycling levels for a given year, you do not need DPRs and EDPRs or you have free documents, you can sell them to Interzero!

As a Packaging Recovery Organization, we offer comprehensive services in this area – on behalf of our clients, we apply to recyclers or exporters to prepare DPR and EDPR, and then, after their prior verification in terms of quality, we buy excess documents from the companies. Profit from sales can become significant revenue for your company.

Statutory levels of recovery and recycling are specified separately for each type of packaging waste and gradually increase from year to year. Therefore, it is worth reducing the costs of waste management in the company by selling unnecessary documentation. Write to recycling@interzero.pl and find out the best DPR and EDPR repurchase offer for your company or check the details: HERE

If you want to better understand the issue of proper issuance and subsequent use of DPR and EDPR documents, take part in the training available on the Interzero Academy platform: HERE

This is the perfect time to review your recycling strategy and make sure you’re on the best course possible – for the environment and for your business.

Do you need support? We are here for you. Write to us! We will prepare the best offer for the purchase of DPR and EDPR documents for your company

Email: recycling@interzero.pl

Let’s do something good together for ourselves and the planet!

Together with the Turning Point and Clothes to be donated by May 24, we collect clothes that will gain a second life instead of ending up in the trash. Look through your wardrobe, see what might be useful to others and do something good for the environment.

How to join the action?

1. Go to: https://ubraniedooddania.pl/punktzwrotny
2. Prepare clothes and pack them in boxes of min. 10kg.
3. Order a free courier to pick up parcels from your home or take them to a PickUp DPD point.

What clothes do we collect?

New and used items suitable for recirculation, without holes, pilling, stains, clean, complete and undamaged:

• all items of women’s, men’s, children’s and baby’s clothing;
• paired shoes;
• accessories: e.g. handbags, backpacks;
• accessories: e.g. hats, scarves;
• home textiles, e.g. blankets, bedding;
• jewelry;
• underwear.

The money for each kilogram of textiles collected will go to the Splot Społeczny Foundation. This is a foundation that has created a center for exchanging items in Warsaw’s Praga district, a place where you can leave what you no longer need and take something that will be useful to you.

On June 4 , let’s meet together at the Turning Point (1:30 p.m.) to summarize this fruitful school year at the EcoCentrum, present plans for further activities and see how many clothes we managed to collect together!

Join the action today!

EcoExperimentarium exhibition in Kielce!

The next stop on the route of the interactive EkoExpetymentarium exhibition is Kielce. We cordially invite you to visit the exhibition covered by the Interzero partnership at the Main Gallery of the Design Institute at ul. Zamkowa 3 in Kielce. The exhibition will be available from April 11 to June 23, 2024.

Opening hours

For organized groups: Tue-Thurs. 9:00 – 14:00 – REGISTRATION LINK HERE

For individuals: Tue-Thurs. 14:00 – 17:00 / Fri.-Sun. 9:00 – 17:00

Why is it worth it?

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the climate and pro-ecological attitudes. The exhibition is built on the plan of a house – in the living room you will learn how to save energy, in the bathroom you will take care of using every drop of water, and in the kitchen you will learn how to cook in zero waste style. It is a great opportunity for both young and adults to gain knowledge and spend time in an interesting and useful way.

Admission to the exhibition is free! You’re welcome.

Details here: https://ekoeksperymentarium.pl/