There is talk of a circular economy, but the facts are merciless: only 38 % of municipal waste in the EU is recycled. The remaining materials - often still valuable raw materials - are lost irretrievably. The EU sets ambitious recycling targets, but practice shows how difficult the road from strategy to effective implementation is. Why recycling is still limping along - and what...
Waste transport is not just a matter of logistics. It is a process that requires knowledge, precision and compliance with regulations. The wrong waste classification, the wrong carrier or the wrong entry in the documents can cost you more than the transport itself. Before you outsource your transport - check these 5 things. Identifying the waste - the first and most important step The first step is to identify the waste correctly....
Europe is drowning in waste, with over 2.2 billion tonnes generated in 2022 alone. Does your company know what to do when waste stops being a cost and starts being a real threat to business continuity? More waste, more problems There is a growing problem in Europe that affects us all - and literally. By 2022, there will be more waste in the...
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...
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,...
