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.
RetuRO is initiating a procurement process for the acquisition of plastic bags intended for use by retailers.
Greenpeace accused IKEA of being involved in the destruction of ancient forests in Romania for furniture production.
Last year's emissions under the EU's Emission Trading System (ETS) show the most significant annual emissions reductions since the ETS was launched in 2005.
The majority of raw materials entering economies are still derived from virgin sources.
Romania will be one of the largest beneficiaries of the Social Climate Fund, which will create a significant opportunity to reduce the energy poverty rate nationally.
The Prime Minister's Chancellery announced the start of a national tour of regional conferences within the Circulario accelerator.
The annual processing capacity of the center in Brasov exceeds 240 million packages.
The collection rate via the Guarantee-Return System (GRS) has surged dramatically this year due to excellent traceability.
Additionally, in 2023, all trays used in the restaurants were replaced with ones made from 100% recycled plastic, and over 320 tons of used cooking oil were recycled.
The European Environment Agency (EEA) warned that Europe could face "catastrophic" situations if it does not assess the climate risks it is facing, many of which are already at a critical level.
In total, it is estimated that over 560,000 seedlings will be planted with the help of partner associations and volunteers. The budget for this year amounts to €3.2 million.
Recycling rates for paper and cardboard have been declining over the past five years, reaching an average of 81% in Europe in 2022.
Mircea Fechet, Romania's Minister for the Environment, Water and Forests, hopes that Romania will be one of the countries where recycling becomes a way of life.
Romsilva will plant approximately 26 million forest seedlings and will regenerate 12,087 hectares in the state-owned forest fund during the two reforestation campaigns.
Over 18 million packages have been collected in February through the Deposit-Return System.
Sweden led the way when it came to renewables in heating and cooling, with a 69.3% share, followed by Estonia (65.4%).
Six sectors were responsible for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from energy consumption, namely agriculture and fisheries, buildings, electricity, industry, and transportation.
Together with the RetuRO center in Bontida, RetuRO will process approximately one billion beverage packages annually.
The voluntary framework is intended to facilitate and speed up the deployment of high-quality carbon removal and soil emission reduction activities in the EU.
This initiative aims to attract an additional € 5.4 billion in private investments.
Poland has announced that its first offshore wind auction will take place in December 2025, aiming to award contracts for up to 4 GW of new capacity. I
EDP, through EDP Renewables, a global leader in the development of renewable energy, has inaugurated the Albina photovoltaic power plant – an important step for the company.
Auchan Romania is expanding its options for collecting beverage containers made of PET, aluminum, and glass marked with the DRS (Deposit Return System) symbol by introducing an innovative system uniquely capable of accepting all three types of packaging in bulk, without requiring prior separation by the consumer.
The European Commission has adopted a new European Ocean Pact, a bold initiative aimed at protecting marine ecosystems while fostering a sustainable blue economy and supporting the well-being of coastal communities.
Cristian Barbu, a pioneer in Romania's renewable energy sector, is returning with a new focus: energy storage.
