- How much plastic is actually recycled in Europe?
- Which country recycles the most plastic?
- Which country in Europe produces the most plastic waste?
How much plastic is actually recycled in Europe?
Plastic packaging waste: 38% recycled in 2020 - Products Eurostat News. In 2020, each person living in the EU generated 34.6 kg of plastic packaging waste on average.
Which country recycles the most plastic?
Germany has the highest recycling rate in the world. The nation recycles an impressive 66.1% of its waste. How did it become the world's best recycler? The key has been no-nonsense government policy and German citizens getting on board.
Which country in Europe produces the most plastic waste?
While Germany is the largest overall producer of plastic packaging waste in the EU, Ireland produces the most plastic packaging waste per person, at roughly 65 kilograms a year.