Romania pays almost 1 billion euros for plastic that is not recycled
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Plastic that is not recycled carries a significant cost, both for the environment and for the state budget. According to Eurostat data published recently, Romania has to pay an amount close to one billion euros due to the large quantity of plastic that is not recycled.
These costs arise because the European Union sets a contribution linked to plastic packaging waste that is not recycled. Member States pay this contribution into the common budget of the Union, and the amount depends on the quantity of non-recycled plastic. Thus, weak recycling directly affects public finances.
Also, non-recycled plastic pollutes soil, water and air, and its disposal requires additional resources. Specialists say that selective collection and recycling systems need to be improved in order to reduce the quantity of waste that ends up in landfills or in nature.
In conclusion, the situation shows that recycling plastic is important not only for protecting the environment, but also for the country's economy. Reducing the quantity of non-recycled plastic could, over time, lower these costs for Romania.
Sources: Deloitte
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