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)
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PM2.5 emissions from the manufacture of plastics products in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017
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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 March 15, 2025, 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 March 15, 2025. 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: March 15, 2025. 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 March 15, 2025)
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