In 2023, Germany and Finland had the highest collection rates for PET bottles, with 98 and 97 percent, respectively. In general, PET collection rates in the continent were highest for countries with a deposit-return scheme (DRS).
More countries in Europe are set to implement DRS systems in 2024, including Portugal and Poland, which currently have PET collection rates below 50 percent.
Collection rate of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in European countries as of 2023, by state of deposit-return scheme
Figures were compiled by Sensoneo from multiple sources. Values are the latest available, although the source does not specify the year for each country.
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Sensoneo. (November 23, 2023). Collection rate of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in European countries as of 2023, by state of deposit-return scheme [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 02, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1316967/pet-collection-rates-by-country-europe/
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