Category: ecology

Bayer’s office in Olivia, designed by Design Anatomy, among the most interesting office projects in Poland in 2024

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The Bayer Group’s office in Olivia Centre in Gdańsk has been recognized by the editors of Property Design as one of the most interesting and modern in Poland.

 

The design by Design Anatomy combines a modern approach to workspace with local heritage. Not only does it functionally support the work of teams, but it also tells the story of Oliwa – one of the most beautiful districts of Gdańsk. The colors of the office refer to the greenery of the Tri-City Landscape Park, surrounding the Olivia office center, and to the reddish red brick tiles of Oliwa tenement houses. What is more, the entire project was created in the spirit of less waste, perfectly fitting into the new strategy of friendly workplaces (Bayer Next Normal Office Concept), which Bayer is implementing globally.

 

Office in the Spirit of Less Waste

The implementation of the project in the spirit of less waste allowed not only to optimize the costs of office modernization, but also to minimize the negative impact of the entire rearrangement process on the environment. What distinguishes this type of project? Maximum focus on reducing resource waste, the use of modular structural elements, precise space planning, multifunctionality of rooms or optimal use of existing infrastructure, e.g. partition walls, ceilings, ventilation systems.

 

Flexible and Welcoming Spaces

In the Bayer office, the open space has been divided into smaller, intimate zones, which is conducive to effective communication and cooperation. Private offices have given way to flexible, public rooms that allow you to meet a variety of needs – from intense work to moments of relaxation. The following were designed, m.in:ilent rooms – for focused work in silence,elax rooms – places of regeneration, and even snooze rooms – where you can, just like that, take a nap.

 

Comfort and Functionality

Design Anatomy has introduced numerous amenities to improve the comfort of work, m.in. wall panels and openwork partitions separating individual zones or carpets with high acoustic parameters. The restaurant has become more flexible and user-friendly. Greenery was also taken care of; Numerous plants appeared in the office – in pots and even… phone booths.

 

Learn more about this project

 

Fig. Tom Kurek
Fig. Tom Kurek

 

See other inspiring office projects in Poland

 

 

23 January: No Plastic Packaging Day

Posted on by Zosia Nadolska

Foil packaging – a practical invention that revolutionized the way things are packed and transported. Not so long ago, most products were in glass or paper packaging. Today, plastic bags can be found everywhere… Have you ever wondered what happens to them after they are thrown in the trash? Have you ever wondered how many foil packages you use in a year?

 

The origins of the plastic bag date back to the 1960s. of the last century. Then this Swedish engineer, Gustav Thulin Sten, He invented and patented a polyethylene version of the bag, which very quickly gained great popularity in stores. We are currently consuming 5 trillion plastic bags… annually! That’s 160,000 per second! And more than 700 per year for every person on the planet. Plastic pollution is a global problem, directly affecting people all over the world. Large plastic components break down into microplastics, which have been confirmed to be present in food such as honey, crustaceans and fishCh. It’s high time we started consciously avoiding single-use products and plastic packaging in our daily lives.

 

Do you know how long it takes for waste, including plastic, to decompose?

 

  • Plastic bag – 20 years
  • Takeaway cups – 30 years
  • Plastic bottles – 450 years
  • Plastic cups – 500 years
  • Diapers – 500 years
  • Coffee capsules – 500 years

Data Source Provider: https://wwf.org.au/blogs/the-lifecycle-of-plastics/

 

Source: ekopaka.org “Recycling and the decomposition of waste”

 

In order to minimize the number of plastic bags around the world, more and more countries are opting for legal restrictions on plastic bags. distribution. In France or Australia, there is a ban on the use of plastic bags. The same is true in Alaska. Some supermarkets in the UK offer small discounts for coming with a reusable bag. On the other hand, in the capital of India – Delhi, plastic can only be used to transport biomedical waste. Did you know that, unfortunately, not all plastic packaging is recyclable?

 

Before you buy something in synthetic packaging, check its label – it may be plastic labeled as “non-reusable”.

The negative effects of using plastic packaging influenced the establishment of the date of 23 January, the Day Without Plastic Packaging. This is the moment when we can learn more about the impact of plastic on the world around us and introduce new, “planet-loving” habits into practice. Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in our commitment to helping the planet.

 

Companies located in Olivia Centre also contribute to minimizing the number of plastic packaging.

For example, Lyreco has committed itself to reducing the use of this type of packaging and banning non-recyclable plastic packaging by 2025 as part of the Lyreco Circular Economy.

The Żabka chain of stores has introduced ECOmats

that enable the return of disposable packaging, which will be used to produce new ones.

The autumn weather does not interfere with the help – EPAM employees together with representatives of the External Areas Maintenance Section of the Jagiellonian University Campus cleaned the green space next to the university buildings by collecting plastic bottles, cans and food packaging.

We also can’t forget about the catering outlets: in Natka, some of the packaging is made of rPET, i.e. recycled plastic.

For bringing your reusable cup, Starbucks offers discounts on drinks.

 

What can each of us do?

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/WWFpl/