The future of retail chains and bottle machines - Interzero at Carrefour Fair

Carrefour Poland 2023 took place on 29-30, an event for the chain's suppliers and franchise partners.

We were present there with our Bottle machines Sielaffand more specifically with the SiCompact XL and Eco M models. We have had numerous discussions, not only about our equipment, but above all about preparations for the bail system and current legal developments.

A deposit system covering single-use plastic bottles up to 3 litres, reusable glass bottles up to 1.5 litres and metal cans up to 1 litre is to operate in Poland from 2025. Businesses marketing packaged beverages and distributors of packaged beverages that will be subject to a deposit have little time to adapt to the new regulations and prepare to take on their new statutory obligations.

Producers of packaged drinks covered by the deposit scheme will be required to achieve a high statutory level of separate collection of packaging and packaging waste. They will have to collect 77% of them in 2025 and as much as 90% in 2029. In addition to this, they will be obliged to keep detailed records of packaging and place special labelling on packaging subject to a deposit.

For retail chains, the key responsibilities will be to enter into a contract with at least one representative, collect and return deposits, collect empty packaging, account for costs, record packaging and inform consumers.

Waste logistics will be facilitated by bottle dispensers or by organising an efficient sack system. A sack system enables different types of waste to be separated efficiently and economically at the collection stage. Bottle dispensers, on the other hand, revolutionise the collection of single-use bottles. These automatic devices allow users to conveniently and immediately return their bottles at the point of purchase.

You can benefit from Interzero's expert assistance in preparing for the bail system. More information HERE and HERE.