This statistic depicts the distribution by product of the biodegradable plastic consumption in Europe in 2015, with an estimate for 2020. The figure shows that the main application for biodegradable plastic in 2015 was bag production, which accounted for approximately 70 percent of biodegradable plastic consumption.
Distribution of biodegradable plastic products consumed in Europe in 2015 and 2020, by product*
*Figures for 2020 are estimated assuming a policy scenario with incentives to biodegradable plastic sales.
Polyurethanes, epoxy resins and cellulose acetate are not included.
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nova-Institute. (April 1, 2016). Distribution of biodegradable plastic products consumed in Europe in 2015 and 2020, by product* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/985968/biodegradable-plastic-consumption-in-the-eu/
nova-Institute. "Distribution of biodegradable plastic products consumed in Europe in 2015 and 2020, by product*." Chart. April 1, 2016. Statista. Accessed December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/985968/biodegradable-plastic-consumption-in-the-eu/
nova-Institute. (2016). Distribution of biodegradable plastic products consumed in Europe in 2015 and 2020, by product*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/985968/biodegradable-plastic-consumption-in-the-eu/
nova-Institute. "Distribution of Biodegradable Plastic Products Consumed in Europe in 2015 and 2020, by Product*." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Apr 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/985968/biodegradable-plastic-consumption-in-the-eu/
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Distribution of biodegradable plastic products consumed in Europe in 2015 and 2020, by product* [Graph], nova-Institute, April 1, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/985968/biodegradable-plastic-consumption-in-the-eu/
