Consumers returned 350 million DRS packaging in June, 41% more than in May. The collection rate was 50% in June.
The report urgently calls for an institutional response to ensure an equitable transition and proposes metrics to increase transparency on equity implications.
It would cause more harm than good, violate national and EU laws, and undermine Romania's international commitments to halt natural destruction.
European Commission launched the #WaterWiseEU campaign to create a water-resilient Europe by 2050.
In 2022, environmental tax revenue in the EU amounted to €317.2 billion, representing 2.0% of the EU's gross domestic product (GDP).
RetuRO is opening its fifth counting and sorting center in Nicolae Bălcescu, Bacău County.
ROCA Industry has published its second Sustainability Report, made by the GRI Standards.
GreenWEEE inaugurates the third WEEE recycling plant in Buzău and a recycling line for electric motors, a national first.
Over 70% of Romanians believed that solutions to current societal sustainability issues require a collective effort (both from citizens and public and private institutions).
RetuRO, the Deposit Return System administrator, reported that in the first six months of the program's operation, it handed over 29,000 tonnes of DRS packaging to recyclers.
Henkel announced that the company aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from its business by 100 million metric tons between 2016 and 2025.
Europe's air quality improved but EU standards are still not met across Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis shows.
Around 160,000 tonnes of textile waste are thrown away in Romania every year.
New rules have been approved to completely ban dental amalgams, which contain mercury, and to prohibit the manufacturing, import, and export of other mercury-added products.
GGER Romania invested over €1 million in CSR projects to support the Suceava community in 2023, focusing on education, health, well-being, and sports.
The Commission European welcomes the adoption of significant reforms in the electricity and gas markets, along with a new regulatory framework aimed at advancing hydrogen and other decarbonized gases.
EU is taking substantial measures to strengthen firefighting efforts and protect communities by deploying firefighters strategically and assembling a fleet of firefighting aircraft.
RetuRO, the administrator of the Deposit-Return System, opened the fourth regional packaging collection center in Otopeni, Ilfov County.
1 million liters of used oil have been collected to date, preventing improper disposal and environmental pollution.
Lidl Romania organized its tenth national food collection event to support disadvantaged communities during the Easter holidays.
EBRD and the World Bank Group have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration and effectively address global challenges together.
The European Union will spend €3.5 billion to protect the oceans and promote sustainability through a series of initiatives to be implemented this year.
RetuRO has made an application available to merchants to streamline the manual collection of packaging returned by consumers.
Daimler Truck & Bus Romania continues for the fourth consecutive year the endeavor to reforest a disadvantaged area, this time in the commune of Sinești, Ialomita county.
OMV Petrom is implementing measures to reduce its GHG emissions footprint by transitioning from non-renewable energy sources to renewable energy sources.
Romania's Competition Council has given the green light for Premier Renewable to acquire Eolica Dobrogea One.
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) for Romania, amounting to €599.1 million.
The European Commission has decided to initiate infringement proceedings by sending letters of formal notice to the 27 EU member states for failing to meet waste collection and recycling targets.
Consumers returned 350 million DRS packaging in June, 41% more than in May. The collection rate was 50% in June.
