The scheme has seen more than 230,000 tonnes of material diverted for recycling, with seven centres established for counting and sorting, and 800 green jobs created.
Studies have shown that 98% of Romanians are familiar with the DRS, 90% have returned packaging at least once, and six out of 10 actively participate.
Martin Basila, CEO of Sensoneo, the IT system behind it in partnership with RetuRO, said: “We truly appreciate the trust placed in us by RetuRO and their decision to choose us as partners for the IT system. This is especially significant given that, with up to 90,000 stakeholders, Romania’s Deposit Return Scheme is the most extensive system in the world.”
Gemma Webb, CEO of RetuRO SGR, said: “We are confident that we are on the right path to becoming an international benchmark in the circular economy and setting a new standard for sustainability across Europe.”
Cristian Mihai, RetuRO’s IT Director; Gemma Webb, RetuRO’s CEO; and Martin Basila, Sensoneo’s CEO, during his visit to RetuRO headquarters in Bucharest, Romania.
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