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....
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...
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....
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...
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,...
The UK is opposing plans announced last December to have every country in Europe recycling close to 65% of municipal waste by 2035. The UK government is being accused of hypocrisy, as it initially agreed to support measures to achieve 65% of municipal waste recycling, but now stands in clear opposition. There are claims of...
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...
The development of the automotive industry is increasing the demand for car accessories and tyres. The latter, once they have worn out, pose a serious environmental risk. The longer they are stored improperly, the greater. The fact that over time they can become a second home for insects and rodents is one thing, but in the event of a fire, they pose quite a challenge for firefighters who...
