Figures were compiled by UNESDA from multiple sources. Values are the latest available, although the source does not specify the year for each country.
As of 2026, Denmark and Germany had the highest collection rates for PET bottles, with **Ìý²¹²Ô»å ** percent, respectively. In general, PET collection rates in the continent were highest for countries with a deposit-return scheme (DRS).Â
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Sensoneo. (June 4, 2026). Collection rate of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in European countries as of 2026, by state of deposit-return scheme [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1316967/pet-collection-rates-by-country-europe/
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