scrap metal exports Lithuania
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Industrial development in Lithuania driving scrap exports

ByPawel Makowski

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...

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

ByPawel Makowski

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...

category 3 waste
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Are UPPZ Category 3 materials waste?

ByPawel Makowski

In recent months, we have been asked by entrepreneurs to help them prepare a permit for category 3 waste. At other times, we have been asked about a permit for the transport of UPPZ waste. It is important to distinguish between the two, as the terms 'waste' and 'UPPZ materials' should not be put in the same line. Why? What makes them different? "Waste" category ...

From waste to energy: Tyre recycling in Poland and Europe
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From waste to energy: Tyre recycling in Poland and Europe

ByPawel Makowski

Recycling used tyres is difficult but necessary. All the more so as, according to statistics, nearly 300 million tonnes of this waste are dumped in the EU every year. Unfortunately, only less than 13% of it is recycled. How are we doing with tyre recycling and how do we compare to other EU countries? What is tyre recycling? Recycling...

waste transport
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Waste transport - the role of producers and transport companies

ByPawel Makowski

Successful waste management depends on several factors. One of them is the cooperation between producers and transport companies. An experienced producer should know which documents to prepare. The haulier, on the other hand, must be authorised to deliver anywhere in Europe. What else should they pay attention to, so that cooperation between them runs smoothly? Waste transport - what does a manufacturer...

SENT system
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SENT and similar solutions in other countries

ByPawel Makowski

The transport of so-called sensitive goods such as fuels, tobacco products and oils requires strict control and supervision. All this is done in order to curb the abuse of these products. This is because they often become the subject of smuggling and illegal transport. To curb this practice, the SENT system was established in 2017. However, Poland is not the only country with such a transport monitoring system. As...

waste transport permit in Finland
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Waste transport permit in Finland now more valuable than before

ByPawel Makowski

Although Finland is getting better at recycling, it is far from Germany or the Netherlands. However, the country is investing in waste-to-energy facilities, resulting in only 1% of waste going to landfill. The demand for incineration plant materials is so high that a large part of it has to be imported from abroad. However, they can only be transported by companies with a permit for...

waste management in e-commerce
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How is waste management in Europe changing through e-commerce?

ByPawel Makowski

Online commerce has grown tremendously in recent times and has become extremely convenient. Unfortunately, this has its environmental consequences, especially in terms of the increase in packaging waste. What is the management of the waste produced by this industry? What challenges does it face? The growth of e-commerce in Europe has significantly changed the way consumers shop. In recent years, the...

Waste carrier - how to choose the best one?
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The best waste carrier - how to choose one?

ByPawel Makowski

Do you produce waste and are looking for a company to deliver it for recycling? Or are you acting on behalf of such a producer who has commissioned you to find a waste carrier? The most common selection criterion is, of course, price. But should it be the decisive factor? It often does not go hand in hand with the quality of the service provided. What should the best waste carrier have? The waste carrier a...

closed loop economy 224
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Closed loop economy - the role of waste transport

ByPawel Makowski

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...