Standards
Plastics Market
The essence of a closed-loop system lies in maximizing the utilization and minimizing the waste of a country’s economic resources. Transformation of the Waste Management System in Poland in Light of the Single-use Plastic Directive and Extended Producer Responsibility.
Certificates
REACH
The European REACH Directive (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) aims to regulate the circulation of chemical substances within the European Union. Its main objectives include the registration of chemical substances by businesses, the assessment of their impact on health and the environment, the authorization of hazardous substances, and the restriction of the production or use of substances deemed harmful. REACH constitutes a comprehensive system for managing chemical risks, aiming to protect the health of people and the environment, while also providing access to information regarding the chemical safety of products for both businesses and consumers.
Certificates
EFSA Approval
EFSA (The European Food Safety Authority) is an independent agency of the European Union responsible for the scientific assessment of the safety of chemical substances used in the production of plastics, especially those in contact with food. Its approvals confirm the compliance of products with safety standards, allowing their legal introduction to the EU market.
The European Food
Safety Authority
Certificates
FDA Approval
Certificate awarded to products that have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA certificate signifies compliance with the highest standards of quality and safety. Adherence to these standards is confirmed by the federal regulatory institution, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. An FDA certificate ensures compliance with rigorous industry standards.
Certificates
BPA-Free
Product free from bisphenol A (BPA) – a chemical substance used in the production of plastics. BPA is associated with potential health risks. BPA-free products such as bottles or containers are preferred for health reasons
R&D
We conduct research, acquire new knowledge, and develop technology.
Research and Development (R&D) play a crucial role in creating innovative solutions, developing new products, and improving existing technologies. Conducted research allows the company to maintain competitiveness in the market and strive for long-term development and success. Research activities are carried out in collaboration with scientific centers, including Poznań University of Technology, Silesian University of Technology, and Bydgoszcz University of Technology.
Badania i Rozwój (R&D) pełnią kluczową rolę w kreowaniu innowacyjnych rozwiązań, rozwijaniu nowych produktów i doskonaleniu istniejących technologii. To droga umożliwiająca firmie utrzymanie konkurencyjności na rynku, to misja stawiania śmielszych kroków, to dążenie do długofalowego sukcesu firmy.
Badania i Rozwój (R&D) pełnią kluczową rolę w kreowaniu innowacyjnych rozwiązań, rozwijaniu nowych produktów i doskonaleniu istniejących technologii. To droga umożliwiająca firmie utrzymanie konkurencyjności na rynku, to misja stawiania śmielszych kroków, to dążenie do długofalowego sukcesu firmy.
Badania i Rozwój (R&D) pełnią kluczową rolę w kreowaniu innowacyjnych rozwiązań, rozwijaniu nowych produktów i doskonaleniu istniejących technologii. To droga umożliwiająca firmie utrzymanie konkurencyjności na rynku, to misja stawiania śmielszych kroków, to dążenie do długofalowego sukcesu firmy.
Plastics Market
Closed circuit, our involvement
Zamknięty obieg, nasz udział
The essence of a closed-loop system in the domestic market lies in maximizing the utilization and minimizing the waste of the country’s economic resources. In practice, this involves recycling domestic raw materials, reducing dependence on imports, and limiting the negative impact of raw material exploitation. A closed-loop economy is implemented through the implementation of a waste management system focused on maximizing the recovery of value from waste through recycling, energy recovery, and avoiding landfilling.
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The SUP Directive sets specific goals for the collection of PET packaging waste, defining a minimum collection rate of 77% by 2025 and 90% by 2029. It also introduces mandatory recycled content in new PET packaging, starting from 25% in 2025, increasing to 30% in 2030, and reaching 65% by 2040. The SUP is directly linked to the introduced Plastic Tax on non-recyclable plastic packaging. The tax aims to prevent the harmful impact of certain single-use products on the environment and protect human health. The Plastic Tax introduces a motivational system based on the principle that the less goes to landfills, the less we pay.
In 2020, the average level of recycled content in newly produced PET bottles was 17%. In Poland, the waste management system relies mainly on Mechanical-Biological Treatment (MBP) plants for waste, located in various regions of the country. Due to market fragmentation and the lack of stream concentration, effective waste stream management is challenging. Facilities processing waste streams exhibit a variety of throughput capacities and technological advancements, often leading to the neglect of valuable fractions.
A series of changes and commitments that Poland must fulfill in the coming years result from the introduction of a deposit system for single-use plastic bottles starting from 2025. This system includes plastic bottles up to 3 liters, glass bottles up to 1.5 liters, and metal cans up to 1 liter. Additional consumer pressure on major producers to adopt sustainable practices encourages a shift towards a Circular Economy (CE), becoming a priority for companies that have committed to a sustainable approach to production and packaging.
The introduction of a functional Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system relieves municipalities and the recycling sector, shifting the risk onto producers. However, coordinated actions at both the national and local levels are necessary to achieve the goals of a sustainable waste management.