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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2015/16
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2015/16
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2015/16
Glass
Amount recycled
85,768t
CO2 avoided
64,755t
Estimated disposal saving
£9,691,822
Reported as exported
1%
Metal
Amount recycled
41,398t
CO2 avoided
105,152t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,678,027
Reported as exported
8%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
242,947t
CO2 avoided
12,147t
Estimated disposal saving
£27,453,054
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
156,174t
CO2 avoided
85,427t
Estimated disposal saving
£17,647,632
Reported as exported
36%
Plastic
Amount recycled
42,627t
CO2 avoided
22,848t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,816,897
Reported as exported
10%
Textiles
Amount recycled
10,729t
CO2 avoided
62,527t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,212,348
Reported as exported
12%
