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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2019/20
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2019/20
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2019/20
Glass
Amount recycled
86,999t
CO2 avoided
65,684t
Estimated disposal saving
£9,830,882
Reported as exported
0%
Metal
Amount recycled
47,477t
CO2 avoided
120,592t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,364,904
Reported as exported
20%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
294,334t
CO2 avoided
14,717t
Estimated disposal saving
£33,259,771
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
140,028t
CO2 avoided
76,595t
Estimated disposal saving
£15,823,168
Reported as exported
42%
Plastic
Amount recycled
47,720t
CO2 avoided
25,578t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,392,395
Reported as exported
23%
Textiles
Amount recycled
13,357t
CO2 avoided
77,847t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,509,385
Reported as exported
19%
