Waste segregation and packaging changes in Poland

Guidelines for household waste segregation in Poland highlight the importance of material identification for proper recycling. Egg cartons should be sorted based on their composition: clean and dry paper cartons belong in blue bins, while plastic and styrofoam versions must go into yellow bins. If paper cartons are contaminated with food residue, they should be disposed of in mixed waste to avoid contaminating recycling batches.

In the spice industry, Prymat is transitioning its packaging to support a circular economy. While current multi-layer laminate spice pouches are categorized as metal and plastic waste for yellow bins, the company is collaborating with Mondi to implement high-barrier paper packaging solutions to improve sustainability.