Act of June 13, 2013 on the management of packaging and packaging waste introduced provisions on the inclusion of certain beverage packaging in the deposit system. Deposit systems were to be launched, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, from January 2025. However, for their proper functioning, it turned out to be necessary, in accordance with the postulates submitted, among others, by entrepreneurs introducing beverages in packages, to introduce a number of additional changes to the Act.

The training will discuss changes to the provisions of the Act of 13 June 2013 on the management of packaging and packaging waste introduced by the amending act adopted in December 2024, including, among others, the postponement of the launch of deposit systems and the related consequences, changes in the scope of beverages covered by the deposit system, changes in the method of collecting deposits, and the inclusion of uncollected deposits in VAT.

Detailed topic scope:

1. Clarification of the regulations regarding obtaining permits to create deposit-refund systems.
2. Exclusion of milk and dairy product packaging from deposit-refund systems.
3. Introduction of the obligation to collect a deposit at each stage of sale of packaged beverages.
4. Enabling sellers to conduct so-called reverse logistics.
5. Obligation to collect reusable glass packaging by those running commercial establishments with an area not exceeding 200 m2.
6. Subjecting an uncollected deposit to VAT.
7. Postponement of the launch of deposit systems

The training will be led by: Paweł Sosnowski , Management Board Representative for environmental regulations at Interzero

Link to registration HERE

The webinar is primarily aimed at:

• Entrepreneurs introducing packaged beverages
• Specialists in environmental protection
• People responsible for managing packaging waste in retail chains
• For all those interested in the latest legal regulations regarding packaging management

We cordially invite you to participate in the webinar! Registration for the webinar lasts until: January 16, 2025, 8:00 AM.

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Presentations at industry events, training and campaigns, and educational workshops – although the end of the year is approaching and the atmosphere of the holidays is already in the air, we are still working intensively at Interzero. We kindly invite you to read the summary of November in the Interzero Group in Poland, in which we will briefly present the most important events of the past month.

Interzero’s Environmental Sustainability Dashboard is now licensed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)! This is another step for us to make ESG reporting easy and accessible for 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 incorporates GRI standards, based on best practices. Key benefits of our program include accurate sustainability reporting, helping to meet legal requirements, and attracting stakeholders – through reliable and transparent reporting. We are almost certain that even companies that will not be subject to ESG reporting will have to keep records if they want to cooperate with larger entities.

This month, Interzero had the pleasure of being a guest at the ITTF Warsaw international trade fair, one of the largest events in the tourism industry, where partners involved in the development and promotion of this sector meet. Our representative, Interzero Managing Director Przemysław Kuna took part in the panel entitled “The impact of supplier selection on the carbon neutrality of business travel. How does sustainable development policy affect business travel management”. Przemysław postulated not to cross out industry entities that have not yet taken an interest in ESG. The speakers talked not only about business travel, but also about fleet electrification and infrastructure in Poland.

In addition, Przemysław also took part in the Rzeczpospolita ej debate: “How to reconcile fire with water, or the needs of business and cities towards ROP during the mobilization of work on the act” , which took place in the editorial office of the daily as part of the “Fight for climate” series. Our expert took a specific position – as Interzero, we support a free-market and transparent model of extended producer responsibility. Everyone wants to know what they are paying for and why so much. We do not want entrepreneurs to become just an object on which further financial obligations can be imposed. We encourage you to read the article summarizing the debate here .

At the end of November, Łukasz Pachucki conducted the second in-person training at our headquarters in Łódź, this time under the slogan “Environmental Protection Inspection Control in an Enterprise”. We are very happy that we managed to implement this project in smaller groups. The exchange of knowledge, experience and the opportunity to ask any questions to an expert allows for an in-depth study of the subject. The companies whose employees came to the training already know every step of the inspection, and thanks to the Q&A session and the possibility of consulting our expert after the training, they have prepared guidelines and plans to ensure that the inspection of the Environmental Protection Inspectorate goes smoothly. We would like to thank the instructor for the substantive workshop and all participants for their trust – we hope to see you at the next in-person training!

On the initiative of the Interzero Ecological Education Team, in cooperation with the Bęc Zmiana Foundation, on 23 November, the “Waste Architecture” workshop was held in one of Warsaw’s theatres . The meeting focused on, among other things, new legal regulations concerning waste. They are inextricably linked to the creation of appropriate urban, residential and communication space. Through the prism of their own experiences from many industries, participants created ideas for new solutions that could, for example, help consumers to actively participate in the deposit system. Architects Michał Sikorski and Petro Vladimirov, as well as 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 workshops were part of the “Happiness Research Laboratory. Life after Comfort-Century”, an artistic and research project.

On November 29, the Krakow Museum of Photography hosted the debate “Look! Does it work?”, during which we focused on the topic of social campaigns about waste. It was a continuation of Interzero’s cooperation with this cultural institution. The pretext for the conversation was Interzero’s research “Between plus and minus” and “Getting into trouble”, which indicate that young adults are less involved in environmental issues. The speakers included: Alicja Waszkiewicz-Raviv, who deals with visual communication and campaign effectiveness, Dominika Lenkowska-Piechocka, founder of the agency Who Will Save The Planet, and Edyta Mantorska – head of the Ecological Education Team at Interzero. The debate was preceded by a workshop for young people.

We ended the month with a partnership with BWA Wrocław on the “Limited Exhibition” project. At Plac Kościuszki 9-10 in the capital of Lower Silesia, seven sculptures by Kasia Fudakowski will be on display until February 16. One of the main themes of the exhibition is the topic of limited resources in the context of production; the artist was inspired to create the exhibition by considering how “culture and art are inextricably linked to the energy resources available on Earth and the structures of power that dispose of these resources”. The artist gave control over the exhibition to the audience while limiting the energy that powers it. The question is therefore whether every visitor will be able to see the exhibition in the same form. The Interzero Ecological Education Team, in cooperation with the institution, prepared a December educational program that fully addresses the topic of electronic waste.

November ended the social campaign “Charge Your Batteries” that had been ongoing since September as part of the Eko Bez Kantów project under the substantive patronage of the Małgosia Braunek Foundation, Be and in cooperation with the Mindy application. During the project, a series of free webinars took place, where participants had the opportunity to meet online with independent experts. We talked about ecopsychology, the benefits of forest bathing, somatic practices that relieve stress and a healthy diet for the body and the planet. In addition, participants of the campaign could gain premium access to the Mindy application by publishing photos on their social media in which they get rid of batteries with the hashtag #chargeyourbatteries.

November was a month full of educational, as well as socio-cultural events. We would like to thank all Interzero employees involved in the above-mentioned activities, as well as partners for inviting us to cooperate – joint intersectional workshops and debates are something that always brings people closer and provides more opportunities for development and broader education of society about the essence of sustainable development.

Interzero specializes in providing integrated environmental services. Our mission is to support companies in achieving sustainable development through innovative solutions and education. Interzero Academy is a platform that offers a wide range of training courses, tailored to the needs of professionals in the environmental protection industry.

• Waste Management Training – Learn how to effectively manage waste in your company and understand your responsibilities.
• Environmental Compliance Training – Make sure your business is up to date with the latest regulations. Learn more about EPR, Battery Regulation, PPWR or Deposit System.
• Air Quality and Wastewater Management Training – Gain knowledge on environmental reporting. Make sure you have the necessary permits and are operating within the law.

It’s simple! Just visit our Interzero Academy website in the last week of November and choose the trainings you are interested in. All online trainings on the website will be 50% cheaper. Don’t miss this unique opportunity – the promotion lasts only from November 25 to 29, 2024!

Investing in knowledge is an investment in the future. Thanks to our training, you will gain not only new skills, but also a competitive advantage on the market. Interzero Academy is a guarantee of quality that will help you achieve peace of mind in the context of compliance with environmental obligations. The knowledge acquired will allow your company to avoid administrative penalties that may be imposed when the company significantly affects the natural environment. Don’t wait! Join the group of satisfied participants of our training and take advantage of the unique Black Week offer at Interzero Academy.

Our report, published in February 2024, reveals that young adults aged 18-35 are less likely to separate waste and more likely to doubt the point of recycling. As many as 31% of 18-24 year olds believe that batteries cannot be recycled. Furthermore, the younger generation is less knowledgeable about how to properly dispose of used batteries than older generations.

We wanted our activities to arouse the interest of young adults, which is why we combined the topic of batteries, understood as a source of power for various devices, with our internal batteries, i.e. with mental well-being, which is particularly important these days. In our social campaign “Charge your batteries” we want to support recipients in building ecological awareness, showing that by doing something good for the planet, we are also doing something good for ourselves – explains Monika Grom, Vice President of Interzero

Ecopsychology, a trend that combines issues from ecology and psychology, shows that contact with nature significantly improves our well-being, reduces stress levels and increases happiness. Pro-ecological actions and mental well-being are interconnected vessels – the awareness that we contribute to environmental protection gives us a sense of agency, control and meaning, which translates into better well-being.

In the last few years, there has been a clear increase in interest in the topic of building health in a holistic approach. We understand that everything inside and outside of us is interconnected and affects each other. Following this path, one of the basic pillars of health is regular contact with nature. This is one of the areas covered by ecopsychology, a science that is gaining increasing interest. Thanks to it, we increasingly appreciate the beneficial effects of nature on our mental condition, we are even more willing to use its soothing properties, and regular contact with it allows us to relax more deeply and rebuild our internal resources. – says Orina Krajewska, President of the Management Board of the Małgosia Braunek Be Foundation, the substantive partner of the campaign

The “Charge Your Batteries” campaign aims to encourage young adults to take pro-ecological actions related to recycling batteries and to show that ecology and mental well-being are closely linked. Together with the Małgosia Braunek Foundation, we have prepared a series of four free webinars that will help you find harmony between mental health and caring for the planet. The meetings do not require registration – just join us.

• September 12 “100% Battery. A Conversation About Ecopsychology – a new trend combining psychology and ecology in the service of the inner balance of modern man”, Orina Krajewska and Dr. Julia E. Wahl.
• October 3 “About the benefits of forest bathing, how to charge your batteries green on a daily basis?” , Katarzyna Grabka.
• October 23 “Release the tension – somatic practices that regulate stress and soothe the nervous system. What does science say about the effectiveness and benefits of using Somatic Experiencing® techniques and how to practice on your own?” , Sandra Klos.
• November 21, “Recharge your body – a diet that nourishes the body and the planet” , Dr. Alicja Baska, med.

Get a personalized code for a monthly subscription to Mindy Premium, our digital partner. To participate, post a photo or video on your social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) of yourself properly disposing of your old batteries using the hashtag #naladujswojebaterie . Enjoy peace of mind and body with Mindy for a whole month!

The “Charge Your Batteries” social campaign runs from September 8 to the end of November 2024.

More about the campaign: Charge your batteries – Eko Bez Kantów (ekobezkantow.pl)

Campaign promo spot: https://youtu.be/eW5qtKoB7k4?si=Xf8Mdz-RAl7tH0vC

“Charge Your Batteries” is an element of Interzero’s public educational campaign “Eco without edges” which introduces Poles to the topic of selective waste collection, recycling and issues related to the circular economy.

The development of the Polish digital economy plays one of the most important roles in shaping the future of the country. We are on a timeline in the era of globalization and the fastest technological progress to date – the ability to innovate and use modern digital tools is becoming the foundation of competitiveness not only in the domestic but also international arena. The digital economy contributes to GDP growth and creates new jobs, supports the development of startups and promotes efficiency and sustainable development in various sectors. In Poland, where traditional industries still play an important role, the development of the digital economy is particularly important to meet the challenges of the future. Looking further into the future, our challenges will be to reduce dependence on raw materials and to become more resilient to global economic shocks.

The Chamber of Electronic Economy works for companies related to the electronic economy sector in Poland, with particular emphasis on those that belong to the e-Chamber. Its main goal is to support the development of the Polish digital industry through cooperation, knowledge sharing, legislative initiatives and effective representation of the interests of its members in contacts with Polish government institutions, the European Union and non-governmental organizations on the national and international arena.

Interzero has been making it easier to manage companies, businesses and environmental initiatives for decades. We are an industry leader – supporting sustainable development by combining environmental protection with business needs – and these are constantly changing. There is no denying that the law in the field of ecology is also a field that is developing rapidly – our experts are on site to help understand and implement all official documents and new government directives without major problems. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and integrated environmental solutions in the field of new technologies and more. We do not take the easy way out – our choices when it comes to the world of e-commerce are supported by numerous studies. We take into account both the branches of marketing, economics, ecology and logistics.

Sustainable development is already an essential element of modern business. Today, small, large and medium-sized companies face the challenge of reconciling environmental protection with the rapidly changing needs of the consumer market. At Interzero, we understand that caring for the ecosphere is no longer just a legal obligation – it is putting the reputation of the entire brand, the bond between employees, and the profitability of the business at stake. Implementing innovative ecological solutions allows not only to minimize the negative impact on the environment, but also to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs. Recycling, outsourcing, waste management and much more – it all happens in the digital world!

We will definitely take advantage of the benefits that will be available to us through membership in the e-Chamber. We can’t wait for the latest industry news, knowledge exchange with other institutions and the challenges that will face us in the coming years! Networking has never been as powerful as it is today – together we will create reliable e-commerce that meets social and business needs.

“I am very happy that we managed to organize the first stationary training using the potential of our Łódź office. We were able to improve the competences of entrepreneurs in the area of dealing with WIOŚ inspections, which is not an easy task. Participants had the opportunity to learn live and in a very intimate group in detail how such an inspection looks like and what to pay special attention to. In addition, the Q&A session after the meeting and the possibility of sending questions to the instructor by e-mail gave the participants a huge dose of knowledge. Łukasz Pachucki played an incredible role in the success of the training, who, as befits a top-class expert with many years of experience, led the meeting in a perfectly practical and accessible way.” – said Anita Janiec , Head of the Environmental Consulting Team at Interzero.

“The training was valuable and interesting. The whole thing was planned at the right pace – it didn’t take too long but enough to thoroughly discuss all the important issues. The practical examples were valuable and helped to better understand the issues discussed. This made the training not only interesting but also helpful. I recommend it to anyone who wants to increase their knowledge in this area. ” – said training participant Wiktor G, Project Manager at Decathlon.

“Yesterday I had the pleasure of conducting the previously announced training “Control of environmental protection inspections in an enterprise”. I am glad that despite the date falling during the holiday period, we managed to gather a group of listeners interested in the subject, for which I am very grateful. For those of you who would like to participate in our training, but for various reasons it was not possible, I have information that it is not excluded that there will be a possibility of participating in a similar event in the future .” – said the training instructor , Łukasz Pachucki.

Already in October, 24.10, there will be an online training on the subject of WIOŚ control in the enterprise! Soon there will be more details on the website and our Linkedin profile . However, if you prefer stationary training, nothing is lost! We will soon announce the next date of the training “Control of environmental protection inspection in the enterprise” in Łódź! If you want to train your employees in other topics related to environmental protection, write to us at: academy@interzero.pl . Check out our offer of online training at Interzero Academy.