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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2022/23
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2022/23
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2022/23
Glass
Amount recycled
89,140t
CO2 avoided
67,301t
Estimated disposal saving
£10,072,855
Reported as exported
0%
Metal
Amount recycled
60,116t
CO2 avoided
152,694t
Estimated disposal saving
£6,793,061
Reported as exported
15%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
276,167t
CO2 avoided
13,808t
Estimated disposal saving
£31,206,918
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
129,198t
CO2 avoided
70,671t
Estimated disposal saving
£14,599,369
Reported as exported
45%
Plastic
Amount recycled
46,525t
CO2 avoided
24,938t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,257,369
Reported as exported
14%
Textiles
Amount recycled
7,925t
CO2 avoided
46,188t
Estimated disposal saving
£895,545
Reported as exported
15%
