In 2022, an estimated ****** metric tons of plastics packaging waste were collected for treatment in Europe (EU27+3), up from **** million metric tons in 2010. While the waste volume sent to landfills decreased by nearly ** percent over the period in consideration, plastic packaging waste collected for recycling grew by ** percent, reaching million tons.
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PlasticsEurope. (April 19, 2024). Post-consumer plastic packaging waste treatment in Europe (EU27+3) in 2010 and 2022, by treatment type (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/869674/plastic-packaging-waste-treatment-european-union/
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PlasticsEurope. "Post-consumer Plastic Packaging Waste Treatment in Europe (Eu27+3) in 2010 and 2022, by Treatment Type (in Million Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 19 Apr 2024, /statistics/869674/plastic-packaging-waste-treatment-european-union/
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