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Romania faces significant food waste, with individuals discarding 130 kg of food annually. New legislation mandates food businesses to implement measures to reduce waste, with penalties up to 40,000 lei for non-compliance. Restaurants and retailers must sell near-expiry items at reduced prices or donate them. The country also has food banks to redistribute surplus food to those in need. Authorities are considering additional solutions like composting and biogas production from food waste.