Textile waste is one of the largest and fastest growing waste streams in Europe today. More and more clothes are ending up in landfills as production has accelerated and the 'fast fashion' culture dominates the market. Meanwhile, only one third of clothing is recycled, with the rest going to landfill or incineration. This has negative consequences for both the environment and companies: increasing...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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.
