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DRS systems in Baltic States – key figures

Waste management in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is an interesting subject on its own. But if we delve deeper, a plethora of even more interesting subjects is revealed. One of them is DRS system for beverage packaging. Similarly to Germany’s Pfand system, it focuses on small deposit for every plastic (or glass) bottle or aluminium…

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Import-ant information – why Lithuania needs plastic and aluminium waste?

For Lithuania, waste—particularly plastic and aluminium—plays a surprisingly vital role in its economy and sustainability goals. Far from being a burden, imported waste is a resource that fuels recycling industries, supports the circular economy, and helps the country meet ambitious environmental targets. In this article, we’ll explore why Lithuania imports waste from other countries, how…

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Missed recycling targets: a brief analysis of EU countries’ struggles

Effective waste management is a crucial pillar in the European Union’s (EU) drive toward environmental sustainability and the circular economy. Despite collective efforts, many EU nations, including Lithuania, have fallen short of critical targets set under the Waste Framework Directive and related policies. The 2022 European Commission country report on Lithuania sheds light on key…

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