Dana Chitucescu

Dana Chitucescu

unknown Romania

Dana Chitucescu, a 51-year-old resident of Pianu de Jos, Romania, has become a notable figure in her community for actively participating in the country's innovative deposit return system. Every week, she collects empty PET bottles, cans, and glass containers, earning around 40 leu from recycling, which she uses to support her seven cats. Her efforts reflect a broader national shift towards environmental responsibility, as Romania's recycling rates have dramatically improved since the introduction of the deposit return scheme, turning the country from one of the lowest recyclers in the EU to a leader in beverage packaging recycling.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
31,012
Power
1,233$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 31,012 $2,700,000 1,233$
Totals 1 67,886,011 31,012 $2,700,000 1,233$
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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Dana Chitucescu gathers a sack of empty bottles and cans every week and takes it to her local shop as part of Romania's deposit return system. 9

The Guardian: ‘We like it a lot’: how Romania created the largest deposit return scheme in the world | Romania