What happened in January? Read Interzero's summary of the last month
We started the new year with enthusiasm and full commitment – we organised trainings, campaigns , educational workshops and launched a new service. We encourage you to read the summary of January in the Interzero Group in Poland, where we present the key events of recent weeks. .
Further entities required to register with BDO
From 2025, the beauty industry is required to comply with new regulations on hazardous waste records. This major change, the obligation to register with BDO, will affect thousands of hairdressers, beauticians and other beauty industry service providers. We have launched a new form, which allows you to contact our company and take over the obligation to register with BDO.
New entry on the website translators to whom the new regulations apply, what penalties are available in the event of non-compliance and what waste is subject to registration with BDO.
New Interzero study: Businesses in the circular economy: a detailed analysis
Did you know that more than 70% of companies want to implement sustainable initiatives? Closing the loop in the economy on a large scale is becoming a fact, as evidenced by the findings presented in the new Interzero study 'Businesses in the Circular Economy: A Detailed Analysis'. Thanks to data collected from senior management in six European countries (Italy, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia). we can show that the adaptation of sustainable models in enterprises is a priority and brings numerous business benefits, including: cost reduction or increased innovation, as well as improved reputation. Our report presents the results of a study on sustainable development trends, market expectations and related business decisions of medium and large enterprises in Europe.
"Waiting for the bail system" - the second part of the report "In the traps of disposability"
In January, the second part of Interzero's report 'In the traps of disposability' was published, entitled "Waiting for bail". This analysis of Poles' knowledge of the bail system shows, among other things, that:
- 23% of respondents had never heard of a bail system
- 41% are concerned that the turnaround points will be too far from their location
- 40% says you may need a receipt to get your deposit back
Even this cursory extraction from the data makes it possible to identify areas that need to be addressed with an appropriate information campaign to bring the way the bail system works closer to home.
The aim of the publication series 'In the Traps of Disposability', produced by Interzero on the basis of quantitative and qualitative research conducted by Opinia24, is to assess the impact of the Single Use Plastics (SUP) Directive coming into force. Speaking more extensively about this, she said on air Polish Radio Four Edyta Mantorska, Manager of the Interzero Environmental Education Team.
January webinar on changes to the bail system is over!
A webinar on the deposit system held on 16 January 2025, hosted by Pawel Sosnowski, Board Representative for Environmental Regulation at Interzero, provided participants with key information on the amendment of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Management Act.
The training discussed the details of the regulatory changes, including the postponement of the launch date for bail schemes, changes to covered drinks, new rules for collecting bail and the introduction of VAT on unclaimed bail.
A great value of the event was the rich Q&A session, which allowed participants to dispel numerous doubts and gain practical information on the new regulations. Thanks to the activity and commitment of the participants, the Q&A became a great opportunity to clarify any ambiguities and discuss problems that entrepreneurs may face.
We invite you to a free webinar " Environmental obligations for companies selling to Poland - everything you need to know " in English, which will take place on February 20, 2025. The training will be led by Przemysław Kuna, Managing Director at Interzero.
4 nthese sections podcast "Eco without the corners"
Where do the differences between commonly available data on waste management come from? Why is it better to say plastics instead of plastic? What environmental issues did Poles live by in 2024 and what awaits us in 2025? These issues were discussed in the podcast 'Eko bez kantów'. We encourage you to listen to the latest episodes on YouTube:
- „ Waste and data - where do the discrepancies come from?"" - Dr. Eng. Beata Waszczyłko-Miłkowska, IOŚ-PIB
- „ Waste management - what do the numbers tell us?" - Dr. Eng. Beata Waszczyłko-Miłkowska, IOŚ-PIB
- „2024 in Ecology. What awaits us in 2025? " - editors: Jakub Pawłowski, Aleksander Jakub Paszyński, Jakub Wojajczyk and Szymon Majewski
- „ Plastic - we need it, even though we don't like to admit it " - Dr. Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, PlasticsEurope Polska
Early Bird promotion: tickets for the 2025 Environment Conference cheaper only until the end of February
The next edition of the Interzero Environmental Conference will take place on June 3-4 at the Hotel Warszawianka near Serock! This is a unique event that will allow you to familiarize yourself with the latest legal changes in environmental protection. Promotion Early birds only lasts until the end of February, so don't delay - share this news with others now! It's also a great opportunity to establish new business contacts. More information about the event can be found at here .
