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Recent Eurostat data reveals that in 2024, EU citizens generated an average of 35.9 kg of plastic packaging waste per person, with only 15.3 kg recycled. This results in a significant financial burden on the EU budget due to unrecycled plastic waste. Romania's contributions to the EU budget based on unrecycled plastic have increased significantly from 2021 to 2024, totaling nearly 1 billion euros. The article emphasizes the need for improved waste collection, sorting, and recycling systems, as well as better cooperation among stakeholders to enhance recycling rates. It also highlights the importance of accurate data tracking and compliance with new EU packaging regulations to mitigate costs associated with unrecycled plastic.