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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2017/18
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2017/18
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2017/18
Glass
Amount recycled
79,519t
CO2 avoided
60,037t
Estimated disposal saving
£8,985,682
Reported as exported
3%
Metal
Amount recycled
40,783t
CO2 avoided
103,590t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,608,514
Reported as exported
19%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
281,732t
CO2 avoided
14,087t
Estimated disposal saving
£31,835,735
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
153,968t
CO2 avoided
84,221t
Estimated disposal saving
£17,398,404
Reported as exported
55%
Plastic
Amount recycled
45,708t
CO2 avoided
24,499t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,164,962
Reported as exported
28%
Textiles
Amount recycled
12,710t
CO2 avoided
74,076t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,436,263
Reported as exported
25%
