Green Forum
| 12 April, 2024 at 6:00 AM
RetuRO launches process to buy plastic bags for DRS packaging
RetuRO is initiating a procurement process for the acquisition of plastic bags intended for use by retailers.
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.
Leroy Merlin Romania will cease the sale of halogen bulbs, offering exclusively LED products, starting from May 2024.
The Ministry of Environment announced that more than 2 million packages were returned by consumers.
Brasov City Hall installed the first benches with photovoltaic panels, a contactless phone charging system, wireless internet, temperature, and pollution sensors.
ALRO has purchased an aluminium aging furnace with electric heating from SECO/WARWICk.
The energy transition is a central priority for ENGIE, both worldwide and in Romania.
OMV Petrom announced that starting this year, its sustainability reporting will be integrated into the company's Annual Report.
European Investment Bank and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna seal new financing agreement worth over €525 million.
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the Ingka Group – the largest IKEA retailer, has inaugurated its first solar park in Poland, reinforcing the commitment to the renewable energy transition.
Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for the purchase of its first Li-ion battery energy storage system, which will be deployed at the Crucea Nord Wind Farm.
