Recycling in Europe

European countries have some of the highest recycling rates worldwide. Although progress has stalled in recent years, the European Union has set a series of recycling targets for the coming decades, aiming to achieve a circular economy by 2050.
This report presents the most up-to-date statistics about the recycling industry in Europe. With a focus in the European Union, it provides an overview of waste recycled in the region, as well as recycling rates for various waste materials. It also looks into the volumes of recyclable materials exported for treatment and the EU's zero waste targets.