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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%