Top 25 recycling facts and statistics for 2022 - The World …
2022年6月22日 · Considering the EPA hasn’t released an updated report on the state of recycling and waste since 2018, it can be difficult to get an idea of how the recycling industry has changed in the past few years. Luckily, we have compiled the most recent statistics on plastic, paper, aluminum, glass, electronic and food recycling for 2022.
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
Half of global plastic production is for single-use and only 9% of plastic is recycled; reliance on recycling alone will not solve the waste problem. To accelerate reuse adoption, the initiative recently released a seminal guide to standardized measurement, enabling organizations to track progress in a consistent way.
Survey reveals why people don’t recycle more | World Economic …
2021年11月18日 · A lack of programmes and services is the top barrier to greater recycling uptake, a global sustainability survey shows. Globally, 64% of people feel personally responsible for acting on climate change. But many said recycling was either inconvenient, or they lacked trust in recycling programmes.
Beyond recycling: why reuse is at a tipping point
2023年1月16日 · Recycling alone will not solve the plastic waste crisis, and new solutions are needed. Reuse is picking up significant momentum and has entered a pivotal stage as companies start to announce targets. Standardization of measurement is instrumental for companies to measure progress in shifting packaging portfolios to reuse, with prioritized ...
EU household waste levels are rising, but so is recycling | World ...
2022年2月23日 · At the same time, recycling almost tripled in the EU, rising to 241kg per person in 2020 from 37kg in 1995. That means the total for the region rose to 107 million tonnes from 37 million tonnes. That means the total for the region rose to …
Germany recycles more than any other country | World Economic …
2017年12月18日 · Germany has the best recycling rate in the world. Austria comes in second, followed by South Korea and Wales. All four countries manage to recycle between 52% and 56% of their municipal wast
7 ways to boost e-waste recycling – and why it matters
2024年4月15日 · Higher global consumption of e-goods, shorter product life cycles and fewer repair options mean the amount of unwanted phones, laptops and other items is soaring. However, changing attitudes to the circular economy mean initiatives aimed at reusing and recycling e-waste could help us use precious metals and minerals more sustainably.
How India is creating collaborative solutions to tackle waste
2023年8月2日 · In India, plastic waste generation is estimated at 9.4 million mt annually with only 50% of it being collected and processed, via recycling. This is primarily by a hybrid arrangement of formal and informal networks, while the rest lies unaccounted for and is often dumped in landfills and water streams, or incinerated which leads to ecological ...
Recycling increased by 152% at these London flats - here's how
2023年3月30日 · Urban recycling will be a vital part of efforts to reach the Mayor of London’s goals of recycling half of the city’s local authority-collected waste by 2025, and half of household waste by 2030. Looking further afield, an increasing number of people are migrating to cities and towns, with two-thirds of the global population projected to ...
4 ways Pakistan is tackling plastic waste and pollution
2021年11月19日 · In 2019, Pakistan became one of 128 countries with a single-use plastic (polythene) bag ban in place. Pakistan’s ban halted the production of 600,000 kilograms per annum.