In 2018, packaging accounted for more than 64 percent of the plastic waste generated in Spain. Municipal uses outside of packaging had a share of 17.1 percent over the total plastic waste generated. Other common applications of plastic waste were agriculture, electrical and electronic, and automotive.
Distribution of plastic waste generation in Spain in 2018, by application
* Includes household, commercial, and industrial packaging.
** Excluding packaging. Includes toys, leisure and sports, kitchenware, stationery, furniture, etc. Does not include textiles.
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