The video podcast of the Polish bailout strategy begins

In the first episode of the Minister of Climate and Environment answers questions of trade

“What is all this for?” – that was the question of beginning a fresh series of videopodcasts – titled Reverse Realia. This is the first specified educational initiative on the bailout system, which was created in consequence to the voices of people working in trade, but besides consumers
throughout Poland. It clearly organizes information about the strategy – shows where myths and opinions end and facts begin. W Reverse Realities Experts and practitioners answer questions that are of real interest to trade and consumers. In the premiere episode, the Vice-Minister of Climate and Environment Anita Sowińska responds to questions about the function of shops, the intent of the strategy implementation and operational challenges. The Deputy Chief of the Ministry besides thanked the employees and employees of the trade, and explained why shops are the heart of the system.

Stores on the front line of the bail system. Chance or a bad duty?

There are situations where there are no automatics in the markets, erstwhile customers are not certain what and where they can return – chaos appears. frequently traders who operate this strategy do not truly know what the intent of its implementation is and how to find themselves in a bailout reality. The question then arises: if there are offices in all municipality, public institutions, why were the shops chosen as a pillar of the system?

Stores, regardless of size, frequently execute a function that goes beyond sales. Experience
from the pandemic period showed that they can keep continuity, organize processes
and adapt to demanding conditions.

Stores are closest to people, closer than administration, the consumer wants to have the ease of returning the return packaging. Stores play a natural function as client support in the process of donating packaging. Nothing replaces direct contact with a client who is very important. Even in bigger stores,
in which there are slots, especially at the beginning of implementation the client expects support. – comments Deputy Minister MKiŚ, Anita Sowińska in the first episode of Reverse Realities. – The function of the shops is invaluable. Stores are part of this system. Without their engagement he simply cannot act – adds.

The Deputy Minister answers fundamental questions

In the first episode of the Reverse Realities – an educational witchpodcast, in which we have the chance to look behind the scenes of the bail system, Deputy Minister Anita Sowińska thanked the shops for their work and indicated the main reasons for the implementation of the bail system.

What's all this for?According to the Deputy Minister, the strategy is of value to the economy, the environment and... shops!

So far we have collected about 40-45% of plastic bottles, the bailout strategy allows to rise this value even above 90% – so about twice as much pure and valuable natural material that can be utilized to produce fresh packaging intended for contact with food.

Since the first October 2025, the packaging has real value, so before it is thrown out everyone will wonder if they want to throw distant 50 cents or even a buck.Also, even if individual decides to deliberately throw specified a package on the lawn, next to the basket or on the way – there will most likely be individual who will choice it up and take it to the collection point – saysDeputy Minister Anita Sowińska. Any giver, receiver – utilizing the system, is part of an crucial change. – adds Deputy Minister.

Trade in the centre of the deposit strategy discussion

I am convinced that questions may arise “why?” and very well that the PSK addresses this issue and answers trade questions in an accessible way – notes the Deputy Minister. – This is simply a very crucial initiative. – concludes Anita Sowińska, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Climate
And the Environment.

In subsequent episodes of the video podcast, questions arise about the strategy that many people ask themselves all day – specified as the transportation of packaging to the collection point, the work to return cash, vouchers, collection fees, bail-back procedures, financial settlements and the technologies supporting the bail-out system. Returnable Realia will appear regularly on the operator's website www.polskisystemkautowaj.pl, as well as on popular platforms specified as Spotify or YouTube.

– As a strategy operator, we feel work not only for its organisation but besides for education. Stores are the real face of the strategy in contact with the client and we want to supply them with knowledge
in an accessible form – emphasizes Joanna Górecka of PSK S.A., who runs the videopodcast.

Where to watch and listen:
"Return Realities" episodes are published on the website www.polskisystemkautowa.pl and on Spotify and YouTube platforms.

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Polish Deposit strategy S.A. (PSK S.A.) PSK is an operator of a nationwide bailout strategy aimed at effectively collecting and recycling plastic, glass and metallic drinks packaging. The company creates a logistics, financial and technological infrastructure that allows shops, manufacturers and consumers to participate in the strategy in a simple and transparent way.

Media contact:

Casper Materna
Brief Me
Tel. +48 728 238 565
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Joanna Górecka
Polish Deposit strategy S.A.
Tel.: +48 510 000 820
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