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.
However, the total amount of waste generated appears to have increased by 21.2 kg over the past decade, with Eurostat recommending caution when comparing pre- and post-2020 figures due to methodological differences.
A harmonized calculation point for recycling and stricter accounting of composite packaging material fractions were introduced at the turn of the decade, resulting in a decrease of 3.
- Country-by-country rundown on recycling rates
- Consumption trends for lightweight plastic bags
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Author's summary: EU's packaging waste decreased by 8.7 kg in 2023.