Projected plastic waste generation in the European Union 2019-2060

Published by
Bruna Alves,
Apr 17, 2023
The European Union generated approximately 53 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2019. Plastic waste generation in the EU is projected to have surpassed 60 million metric tons by 2030, and more than 100 million metric tons by 2060.

Plastic waste generation in the European Union in 2019, with projections for 2030 and 2060 (in million metric tons)

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Release date

June 2022

Region

EU

Survey time period

2019

Special properties

according to a baseline scenario

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.
Includes MSW as well as microbeads, waste from road markings and industrial waste, which includes waste from construction and transport activities.

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