Tag: recycling
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EU circularity rate hits record 12.2% in 2024 as Malta registers largest long-term improvement
The EU’s use of recycled materials reached a record 12.2% in 2024, according to new Eurostat figures released today. The indicator, known as the circular material use rate, measures the share of recycled resources re-entering the economy, offering a key benchmark of Europe’s progress toward a more sustainable, circular economic model. The rate edged up…
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EU generates 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023 – Plastic recycling rates edge up
The European Union generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023, equivalent to 177.8 kilograms per person, according to new data published by Eurostat. While this represents a slight reduction of 8.7 kg per capita compared with 2022, the amount remains 21.2 kg higher than a decade ago. Paper and cardboard accounted for the…
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EU sees slight drop in packaging waste but plastic use remains high
According to the latest figures published by Eurostat, the European Union generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023, equivalent to 177.8 kilograms per inhabitant. While this marks a modest decline of 8.7 kilograms per capita compared with 2022, the overall figure remains 21.2 kilograms higher than a decade ago, underscoring the EU’s ongoing…
