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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2018/19
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2018/19
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2018/19
Glass
Amount recycled
83,906t
CO2 avoided
63,349t
Estimated disposal saving
£9,481,347
Reported as exported
1%
Metal
Amount recycled
40,352t
CO2 avoided
102,493t
Estimated disposal saving
£4,559,726
Reported as exported
22%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
281,181t
CO2 avoided
14,059t
Estimated disposal saving
£31,773,430
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
146,226t
CO2 avoided
79,986t
Estimated disposal saving
£16,523,533
Reported as exported
45%
Plastic
Amount recycled
45,190t
CO2 avoided
24,222t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,106,498
Reported as exported
31%
Textiles
Amount recycled
15,105t
CO2 avoided
88,033t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,706,895
Reported as exported
15%
