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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2013/14
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2013/14
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2013/14
Glass
Amount recycled
82,987t
CO2 avoided
62,655t
Estimated disposal saving
£9,377,572
Reported as exported
4%
Metal
Amount recycled
34,366t
CO2 avoided
87,290t
Estimated disposal saving
£3,883,392
Reported as exported
4%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
219,818t
CO2 avoided
10,991t
Estimated disposal saving
£24,839,386
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
155,229t
CO2 avoided
84,910t
Estimated disposal saving
£17,540,893
Reported as exported
20%
Plastic
Amount recycled
39,696t
CO2 avoided
21,277t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,485,604
Reported as exported
8%
Textiles
Amount recycled
8,090t
CO2 avoided
47,146t
Estimated disposal saving
£914,119
Reported as exported
11%
