- 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.
