The overall recycling rate of municipal waste in the European Union (EU-27) was 48 percent in 2020. Under the European Commission's Waste Framework Directive, EU Member states will be legally bound to recycle (or prepare for reuse) 60 percent of municipal waste generated by 2030. By 2035, EU Member States will need to reach a target of 65 percent.
Municipal waste recycling targets in the European Union (EU-27) in 2030 and 2035
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EEA. (July 19, 2023). Municipal waste recycling targets in the European Union (EU-27) in 2030 and 2035 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1315931/recycling-rate-targets-in-european-union/
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