railway sleepers recycling
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Railway sleepers - recycling with potential

ByPawel Makowski

Used railway sleepers are a difficult waste to manage - creosote-soaked wood, reinforced concrete, metal. It is a kind of environmental bomb with a delayed ignition. However, there are countries in Europe, such as Germany, where recycling of these materials has developed into a well-developed sector. There, the journey from the dismantling of individual components to the recovery of raw materials is covered efficiently thanks to the involvement of a significant...

product fee bdo
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How do you avoid a product charge? Find out what you need to do

ByPawel Makowski

The payment of a product fee is the obligation of every entity that places packaged products on the Polish market. However, many entrepreneurs put it off until a problem arises. Then reason gives way to haste. However, it is possible to be exempted from this fee, provided that several conditions are met. Can everyone benefit from this relief? The product charge ...

recycling of photovoltaic panels
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Recycling of photovoltaic panels - a problem nobody talks about

ByPawel Makowski

Although photovoltaic panels are associated with clean energy, after 20-30 years they become waste that is difficult to recycle. Europe has to prepare for millions of tonnes of used panels, and the demand for recycling is growing as fast as the installations. The lack of a systemic approach could result in a huge environmental and logistical problem. Do we have a plan for this? Recycling photovoltaic panels -...

waste recycling in Europe 1
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Waste recycling in Europe - expectations versus reality

ByPawel Makowski

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 management ecology24
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More and more waste. Less and less time. Are you ready?

ByPawel Makowski

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...

problems in waste management
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5 waste management mistakes that could cost your business a fortune

ByPawel Makowski

Many entrepreneurs reduce waste management to a simple task: hire a company, sign a contract, forget it. However, beneath the surface of this routine lurks a number of hidden problems. These, in turn, can cost a company much more than it realises - financially, legally and even in terms of image. In this article, we show why waste requires more than ad hoc measures. Why choosing the right partner is...

collection of biowaste for recycling
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Collection of biowaste for recycling - comprehensive and trouble-free

ByPawel Makowski

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...

waste permits
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Why are waste permits the cornerstone of responsible business?

ByPawel Makowski

Waste permits ensure that the company that holds them complies with strict requirements for the management of such materials. At the heart of each of these is a desire to care for the environment, and obtaining one can often be problematic. However, it is worth obtaining one, as it is the foundation of responsible business. Contact about waste transport permits e.nadolna@ekologistyka24.pl , +48 881 045 376 j.blazewicz@ekologistyka24.pl , +48...

waste management
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How does proper waste management affect a company's reputation?

ByPawel Makowski

In today's world, where environmental awareness plays an increasingly important role, waste management is a key element of business strategy. European companies that successfully implement green practices gain a competitive advantage, building a positive reputation and strengthening customer trust. Adequate waste management not only protects the environment, but also influences brand perception in the market, becoming an important success factor. Managing...