Românii returnează aproape toate ambalajele pe care le cumpără din magazine. Rata de colectare a ajuns la 82%

The packaging collection rate in Romania reached 82% in the first half of 2026, up from 79% last year, indicating a positive trend in consumer behavior. Over 2.4 billion packages were returned through the Deposit Return System (SGR), with Bucharest leading in returns. The collection infrastructure now covers 92% of larger localities, enhancing consumer access. Recycling efforts have also improved, with approximately 187,300 tons of materials sent for recycling, a 6% increase from 2025. RetuRO operates on a not-for-profit basis, reinvesting any profits into the SGR's development, and is supported by a consortium of private and public stakeholders.