Moldova adopts EU standards: Consumers will earn money by returning beverage packaging
Starting January 1, 2026, consumers in the Republic of Moldova will be able to return empty beverage packaging—whether made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), glass, or aluminum—and receive a financial refund that was paid at the time of purchase. This initiative is part of the Deposit Refund Systems (DRS), which will be mandatory at the national level. The goal of this system is to reduce pollution and encourage recycling, as announced by the National Environmental Center.