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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%