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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2016/17
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2016/17
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2016/17
Glass
Amount recycled
80,780t
CO2 avoided
60,989t
Estimated disposal saving
£9,128,139
Reported as exported
5%
Metal
Amount recycled
43,201t
CO2 avoided
109,731t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,881,749
Reported as exported
10%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
258,510t
CO2 avoided
12,925t
Estimated disposal saving
£29,211,579
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
154,710t
CO2 avoided
84,626t
Estimated disposal saving
£17,482,188
Reported as exported
49%
Plastic
Amount recycled
44,099t
CO2 avoided
23,637t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,983,139
Reported as exported
23%
Textiles
Amount recycled
11,234t
CO2 avoided
65,472t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,269,455
Reported as exported
22%
