This statistic shows the amount of PM2.5 emissions attributable to the manufacture of plastics products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017. Emissions fluctuated during this period. From 2012 to 2013, emissions have increased notably, from 2,240 metric tons to 2,520 metric tons. In 2017, emissions totaled 1,430 metric tons.
PM2.5 emissions from the manufacture of plastics products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017
(in 1,000 metric tons)
PM2.5 is defined as particulate matter of 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter and is known as fine particles. Sector classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 5, 2019). PM2.5 emissions from the manufacture of plastics products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/483680/fine-particles-emission-from-manufacture-of-plastics-products-united-kingdom/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "PM2.5 emissions from the manufacture of plastics products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. June 5, 2019. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/483680/fine-particles-emission-from-manufacture-of-plastics-products-united-kingdom/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2019). PM2.5 emissions from the manufacture of plastics products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/483680/fine-particles-emission-from-manufacture-of-plastics-products-united-kingdom/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Pm2.5 Emissions from The Manufacture of Plastics Products in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jun 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/483680/fine-particles-emission-from-manufacture-of-plastics-products-united-kingdom/
Office for National Statistics (UK), PM2.5 emissions from the manufacture of plastics products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/483680/fine-particles-emission-from-manufacture-of-plastics-products-united-kingdom/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
PM2.5 emissions from the manufacture of plastics products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), June 5, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/483680/fine-particles-emission-from-manufacture-of-plastics-products-united-kingdom/
