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Industrial development in Lithuania driving scrap exports

Industry plays a key role in the economy of the Baltic countries, acting as an engine of economic growth and a tool for building international competitiveness. In this article we will focus on analysing the development of industry in Lithuania and discuss in detail the dynamic growth of scrap exports from Lithuania to Poland. Contact on BDO or SENT: e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881 045 376 j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 500 867 153...

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Waste transport from Lithuania: Why is Poland the preferred destination?

According to the Statistical Portal, citing data from the Chief Inspectorate of Environmental Protection, 56 permits were issued in 2021 for the import of waste into Poland from EU countries. Almost 15% of these were permits for Lithuanian companies. This is not insignificant, as Poland has better recycling facilities and is able to process more types of waste. Contact...

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Closed loop economy - the role of waste transport

The closed-loop economy focuses on minimising waste through reuse, recycling and closing the life cycle of products. A key element of this concept is the efficient transport of waste. It allows waste to be seamlessly transformed into raw materials and put back into circulation. How else does it support it? We invite you to read the article. The circular economy - basic information...

assistance in obtaining a waste permit
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Assistance in obtaining a waste transport permit

The transport industry does not like downtime. Decisions are made quickly, otherwise the cargo is lost. And with it a good profit. The same is true of waste transport, which is gaining in popularity. Such transports pay well because they carry a certain amount of risk. Only a company that has a waste transport permit can undertake it, because it knows how to handle it....

Waste transport permit in Germany - why is it worth having one?
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Waste transport permit in Germany - why is it worth having one?

A forwarding company has commissioned you to transport a load. You ask what you'll be carrying and hear - neutral goods, no additional papers needed. But when you cross the Oder, you are stopped by the BAG and asked for permission to transport waste in Germany. No use explaining. You have to pay, and on top of that the car is stopped and you have to wait. And the load has to be...

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Waste transport to Germany and the new CO2 regulations

Germany's ambitious plan is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. The reference point here is 1990, referred to as the base year. At that time, around 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent released into the atmosphere were recorded. The revised Brennstoffemissionshandelsgesetz is intended to help reduce emissions to around 563 million tonnes. Its provisions took effect at the beginning of the year....

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The most common mistakes when registering in the BDO system and how to avoid them

Registration with the BDO system is a key element of almost every activity involving waste in Poland. So if you produce waste, recycle it or transport it - your company must be registered with BDO. However, what if the registration could not take place or you provided incorrect data? Find out about the most common mistakes made when registering with the...

China wants to ban the import of waste paper and other waste materials

China wants to ban the import of waste paper and other waste materials

The world's recycling media is in an uproar. The Chinese government contacted the World Trade Organisation (WTO) a few days ago and it looks as if what has so far remained mere speculation has become a reality - China wants to ban the import of waste paper. What was the reason for this and what can we expect in the near future and, above all,...

Do you sell plastic bags in your shop? See what's in store for you from September

Do you sell plastic bags in your shop? See what's in store for you from September

From 01.09.2019, retailers and wholesalers are obliged to register in the waste database. They must register by 31 December 2019 and can operate without having such a registration until the date they obtain it. Once they have been issued with a registration number, they must include it on every document produced in the course of their business. Those operating retail units or...