Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Recycling in Europe - statistics & facts
The European Union has set the goal of achieving a circular economy by 2050, and waste recycling is a big part of its strategy. After years of development through binding policies and directives, European countries currently have some of the best recycling rates worldwide. However, with recycling rates stagnating – and in some cases even reversing – there is growing skepticism on whether the EU is doing enough to reach its target.
