In 2021, around 6.7 million metric tons of plastic waste were generated from the commercial and industrial sector in South Korea. It was followed by household plastic waste and construction waste, with about 4.7 million tons and 530,000 tons, respectively.
Volume of plastic waste generated in South Korea in 2021, by sector
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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