In May, Romania collected more than 498.3 million packages, with an aluminum cans recycling rate of almost 74%
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Environment Minister Mircea Fechet announced that in May 498.3 million packages were collected, equivalent to 17 million per day, thanks to the Guarantee Return Guarantee System (GRS). The recycling rate of aluminum cans increased to almost 74%, compared to 49% last year. In addition, 177 new automated return points have been added and innovative systems have been installed in Vaslui county that allow packaging to be returned without prior separation. Fechet underlines the importance of these initiatives to protect the environment and encourages the extension of the program in rural areas.
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Fechet: 498,3 milioane ambalaje, returnate în mai, adică aproape 17 milioane în fiecare zi / SGR a ajutat România să facă un salt uriaş în ceea ce priveşte reciclarea dozelor din aluminiu - rată de reciclare de aproape 74%/ Măsuri pentru mediul rural
Fechet: SGR, în viteză maximă - aproape 500 de milioane de ambalaje returnate doar în luna mai
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