- Aug 21
Poland collects 3.2 billion deposit containers as ministry moves to extend voucher validity
Poland collected 3.2 billion deposit containers through July 2026 as the climate ministry prepared legislation to extend voucher validity and include single-use glass.
- Aug 3
Poland’s government removes free tap water rule from bill, coalition minister vows to bring it back
Poland's government has backtracked on a plan to require restaurants to serve free tap water, removing the provision from a packaging waste bill just days before it was due to take effect. A senior minister from a coalition partner immediately promised to fight for its return.
- Jun 26
Poland's deposit system collects 1.6 billion containers in first half-year, but public criticism mounts
The government touts rapid growth, but over half of Poles rate the system negatively and complain about too few reverse vending machines.
