In 2022, an estimated 32.3 million metric tons of post-consumer plastic waste was collected across Europe (EU-27 +3). Of this total, 8.7 million metric tons were recycled, with this method overtaking landfilling for the first time in the recorded period. Nevertheless, energy recovery remains the main method of post-consumer plastic waste treatment in the region, accounting for some 16 million metric tons.
Post-consumer plastic waste treatment in Europe (EU27+3) from 2006 to 2022, by method
(in million metric tons)
EU-27 +3 includes Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Data are rounded estimations. Figures have been restated according to the latest version of the report.
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PlasticsEurope. (April 19, 2024). Post-consumer plastic waste treatment in Europe (EU27+3) from 2006 to 2022, by method (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/869657/plastics-post-consumer-waste-treatment-european-union/
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