Just 12 percent of plastic waste generated in the United Kingdom is thought to be recycled domestically. In contrast, almost 20 percent of UK plastic waste is exported overseas. Almost half of UK plastic waste is incinerated, with the remaining amount going to landfill sites.
Distribution of plastic waste treatment methods in the United Kingdom as of 2022
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