An Every Can Counts analysis of RetuRo data shows that Romania has made remarkable progress in aluminium can recycling. In July, the return rate reached 78%, while the overall recycling rate for the year remains steady at over 70%. This is more than double the level recorded two years ago, when official EU data showed Romania recycling just 35% of cans. The leading regions for aluminium can returns are Bucharest, Timiș, Constanța, Cluj and Ilfov. This rapid growth is driven by the introduction