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Generation of packaging waste and GDP in the EU 27
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The figure shows the generation of packaging waste and GDP (Gross domestic product) in the EU27
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Treatment of packaging waste in the EU-15
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The figure shows the treatment of packaging waste 1997-2010
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Recycling of packaging waste by country, 2008 and 2010
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The figure shows the recycle of packaging waste by country in 2008 and 2010
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Treatment of packaging waste in the EU-27
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The figure shows the treatment of packaging waste 2005-2010
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Packaging waste generation per capita and by country
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The figure shows the packaging waste generation per capita and by country in the period from 1997 - 2010.
The Croatian data reflects the collected amount (not the generated amount)
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Generation and recycling of packaging waste (CSI 017/waste 002) - Assessment published Nov 2012
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The generation of packaging waste per capita in the EU has followed a growing trend until 2006. Between 2006 and 2009, a stabilisation was observed, while in 2009 effects of the economic downturn were reflected by a decreased level of packaging waste. In 2010, amount of packaging waste generated became 157 kg/capita following a slight increase in the trend after the economic downturn. This is a clear indication that, neither decoupling waste generation from economic growth nor the EU policy objective of waste prevention has as yet been accomplished for this waste stream.
However, the recycling schemes appear to be quite effective for packaging waste. After 2000, recycling covered more than 50% of the generated packaging waste, a lot higher than the 25% target of the Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste for the year 2001. In 2008, recycling covered 61% of the generated waste, already exceeding the 2008 target of the Directive, which is 55%. The situation improved slightly in 2010 as the recycling rate of 63,2% was achieved at the EU-27 level.
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Generation and recycling of packaging waste
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Generation of packaging waste and GDP in the EU-15
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The figure shows the generation of packaging waste and GDP in the EU-15 countries from 1998-2010
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Recycling rates for packaging waste in 2009 by country
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Generation and recycling of packaging waste in the member countries of the European Environment Agency. The data show that 17 countries in 2009 met the 2009 target of the Packaging Waste Directive (2004/12/EC) to recycle at least 55% of packaging waste generated, and two countries missed the 2001 target to recycle at least 25%.
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Generation and recycling of packaging waste (CSI 017/waste 002) - Assessment published Dec 2011
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The generation of packaging waste per capita in EU is growing, although there are signs of slowing down or stabilizing in the trend. In 2008 generation of packaging waste was reduced, albeit a high level of 163,5 kg/capita in the EU-27. However, it is difficult to attribute this change either to effective waste prevention (decoupling of waste from GDP) or to the reduction of GDP due to economic downturn (no decoupling). This slowing down rate could also be attributed to the change of packaging materials, as the largest increase occurs for paper and plastics.
The recycling schemes and economic instruments appear to be quite effective for this waste stream. In 2008, recycling covered 61% of the packaging waste, exceeding the 55% target for 2008 defined in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. However, in many countries there is still room for improvement.
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Recycling's current and potential contribution (*) to meeting EU demand for various materials, 2006
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(*) The current and potential contribution figures are both based on the infrastructure available in 2006. Future changes in collection rates, improved recycling structures and market conditions could significantly influence the potential contribution figures.
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