Construction and industrial sectors account for four fifths of all waste produced in Belgium
The construction and industrial sectors accounted for more than four fifths of all the waste generated in Belgium in 2022,…
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What EU country generates the most municipal waste per person?
Austria generates the most municipal waste per capita in the European Union, generating 803 kilograms per person in 2022, Eurostat…
Slovenia increased investment in environmental protection in 2023
Slovenia reported a 22.1% increase in current expenditure in environmental protection measures in 2023, compared to the previous year, new…
Waste collection up in Slovenia, but recycling rate falls
Some 3.46 million tonnes of waste was collected in Slovenia in the third quarter of 2024, a 6% increase on…
What European country recycles the most waste?
Germany leads the way in terms of recycling in the European Union on a volume basis, recycling some 163.6 million…
EU food waste totaled 59.2 million tonnes in 2022, new data shows
A total of 59.2 million tonnes of food waste was generated in the European Union in 2022, equating to around…
What country is the main destination for EU waste exports?
Türkiye was the main destination for waste exports from the European Union in 2022, new data has shown.
What European country boasts the highest use of ‘circular’ materials?
The Netherlands had the highest usage of ‘circular’ materials in the EU in 2022, data from Eurostat has shown, with a circularity rate of 27.5%.