For each ton of recycled glass, around 315 kg of carbon emissions with a greenhouse effect are avoided, 660 kilograms of sand are saved and the domestic water consumption of a resident for 4 days is saved.
Recyclable glass waste is jars, bottles, and demijohn bottles, collected in the green bin.
The Iasi County Council also announces what is not recycled: glass windows / thermal insulation; lampshades, chandeliers or lamps; porcelain; plates; cups.
Residents of Salonta and its surroundings can get rid of bulky or dangerous waste free of charge.
Companies in Romania can reduce costs related to environmental obligations by 50%, but many have a harder time complying with the legislation, according to Green Environment Support.
The total amount of waste generated by Transgaz in 2022 was 648,113 tons, according to the company's Sustainability Report for 2022.
A financing contract worth RON 47.5 million (€9.5 million) was signed to support the selective collection of waste in Bistrița-Năsăud County.
Romania produces on average over 3 million tons of construction waste annually.
78 million tons of clothes become waste every year, with serious consequences for the environment. Clothing production has doubled in recent years due to overconsumption. We throw away an average of 11 kg of clothes annually, after only 7 wears. Humana People to People representatives draw attention to the negative impact that the overconsumption of such products has on the environment and, ultimately, on people's health.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
51% of Romanian entrepreneurs see sustainability as a way to reduce operational costs, yet the same proportion say implementation is too expensive, according to a new study by BRD Groupe Société Générale. Conducted among micro and small-to-medium enterprises, the research outlines how Romanian entrepreneurs perceive the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to sustainable business models.
