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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2014/15
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2014/15
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2014/15
Glass
Amount recycled
79,728t
CO2 avoided
60,195t
Estimated disposal saving
£9,009,272
Reported as exported
4%
Metal
Amount recycled
35,275t
CO2 avoided
89,599t
Estimated disposal saving
£3,986,087
Reported as exported
6%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
233,655t
CO2 avoided
11,683t
Estimated disposal saving
£26,403,052
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
152,070t
CO2 avoided
83,182t
Estimated disposal saving
£17,183,949
Reported as exported
29%
Plastic
Amount recycled
39,929t
CO2 avoided
21,402t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,512,007
Reported as exported
11%
Textiles
Amount recycled
9,268t
CO2 avoided
54,015t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,047,306
Reported as exported
8%
