Materials and recycling rates in packaging waste in EU28, 2012

Eurostat data illustrate the share of different materials in EU packaging waste, measured in weight: paper and cardboard (40%); glass (20%); plastic (19%); wood (15%); and metal (6%). In 2012, 65% of packaging was recycled, although material-specific recycling rates varied a great deal, from 84% for paper and cardboard packaging to 36% for plastic packaging.