EU's Packaging and Recycling Trends
According to Eurostat's latest packaging waste data, the EU generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023, an 8.7 kg reduction since 2022.
Key findings include a country-by-country rundown on recycling rates and consumption trends for lightweight plastic bags.
- Total packaging waste generated: 79.7 million tonnes in 2023
- Reduction in waste generation: 8.7 kg since 2022
- Increase in waste generation over 10 years: 21.2 kg
Eurostat recommends caution when comparing pre- and post-2020 figures due to methodological differences.
Changes introduced at the turn of the decade include a harmonized calculation point for recycling and stricter accounting of composite packaging material fractions, resulting in a decrease of 3.
Author's summary: EU packaging waste decreased by 8.7 kg in 2023.
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