recycling of rubber waste
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Recycling rubber waste - how to turn a problem into a resource for the future?

ByPawel Makowski

What does recycling rubber waste look like in practice and why is it a topic that should be of interest to every producer and holder of industrial waste? With dynamic changes in regulations and rising raw material costs, recycling is becoming not an option but a necessity. In this article, we explain the most common ways to recycle rubber waste. We also point out what challenges recyclers face. The scale of the problem -...

how to manage medical waste
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Medical waste - how to manage it safely and legally?

ByPawel Makowski

Medical waste is a specific type of waste generated mainly in entities performing medical activities - hospitals, clinics, treatment rooms, laboratories, but also in veterinary establishments or pharmacies. Their proper classification, collection, storage and processing is not only a matter of legislation - it is above all an obligation to ensure sanitary, health and environmental safety. Unlike many other fractions of...

collection of biowaste for recycling
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Collection of biowaste for recycling - comprehensive and trouble-free

ByPawel Makowski

In light of the European requirements for a circular economy, biowaste has gained strategic importance. Their effective management not only relieves landfills, but recovers natural resources, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and promotes raw material independence. In this article, we take a closer look at the scale of bio-waste production in Poland, the main sources of bio-waste, the challenges of industrial management and the opportunities for re...

recycling of plastics
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Recycling plastics - how to legally donate waste?

ByPawel Makowski

Plastics are ubiquitous in industry and, with their widespread use, the scale of the problem of their management is increasing. For companies, this means not only environmental responsibility, but also specific formal obligations. How can plastic waste be legally sent for recycling? What documents are required and what do you need to pay attention to in order to comply with the regulations? Statistics show that...

donate metal waste
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Want to recycle metal waste? Find out what to look out for

ByPawel Makowski

Metal waste plays a key role in the modern circular economy model. Metals, being a non-renewable resource, require a responsible approach - their recovery reduces the need to exploit primary deposits, reduces emissions and energy consumption, and supports the development of a green economy. What should we pay attention to when we want to recycle metal waste? According to the Central Statistical Office (CSO), between 2009 and 2019...

collection of glass waste
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Glass waste collection - how to prepare the waste to avoid problems?

ByPawel Makowski

Responsible management of glass waste is the duty of every company concerned with the environment and compliance with legal regulations. In Poland, more than 1.3 million tonnes of this type of waste are generated every year, most of which comes from the food and construction industries. Glass waste can be a valuable secondary raw material if we prepare it properly and send it for recycling. Thanks to this...

recycle waste paper
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What do you need to recycle waste paper?

ByPawel Makowski

The situation is as follows: You have excess old documents, cardboard boxes in your company or you have generated paper waste as a result of your production activities. You want to recycle the waste paper in a responsible manner, so you look for a collector to take care of it. But the problem is that in the world of waste legislation, nothing happens 'just'. Even if you are donating 'just' plain paper,...

transport of waste in cabotage
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Waste transport in cabotage in Spain. What is the NIMA number?

ByPawel Makowski

Spain is one of the key countries for European waste logistics. It has an extensive recycling and sorting infrastructure, which attracts hauliers from all over the European Union. However, transporting waste within this country, when carried out by a company from outside Spain, involves a number of formal requirements. In this article, we outline the rules for waste cabotage....

transport of waste to Sweden
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Waste transport to Sweden - an opportunity for companies and a challenge for the system

ByPawel Makowski

Sweden is regarded as a role model in waste management. With efficient recycling, incineration with energy recovery and advanced segregation, the country recycles more than 99% of its municipal waste. Only around 1% ends up in landfills. Such an impressive result also comes at a price - there is a shortage of raw material to power the plant. The country's waste sources are not sufficient to keep all... operational.

waste transport permit in Greece
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The waste crisis in Greece and the growing role of waste transportation

ByPawel Makowski

Greece, like many other European countries, is facing the challenge of modernising its waste management system. In recent years, a number of reforms have been introduced to increase recycling efficiency, reduce landfill and align with EU directives. A key element of this system is waste transport, which must meet certain legal and environmental requirements. It is worth noting that Greece, similarly...