In 2020, an estimated 29.5 million metric tons of post-consumer plastic waste was collected across the Europe (EU-27 +3). Of this total, 10.2 million metric tons were recycled. The amount of post-consumer plastic waste collected in the region has been steadily increasing. In contrast, the amount of plastic waste sent to landfills has been in decline.
Post-consumer plastic waste treatment in Europe (EU27+3) from 2006 to 2020, by method
(in million metric tons)
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PlasticsEurope (PEMRG). (December 2, 2022). Post-consumer plastic waste treatment in Europe (EU27+3) from 2006 to 2020, by method (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/869657/plastics-post-consumer-waste-treatment-european-union/
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