Less than ** percent of post-consumer plastic waste generated in the United Kingdom were recycled in 2022. The largest share of plastic waste in the country was used for energy recovery, while another ** percent were sent to landfills.Â
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PlasticsEurope. (April 19, 2024). Distribution of post-consumer plastic waste treatment in the United Kingdom in 2022, by method [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1327821/plastic-waste-treatment-methods-uk/
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