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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2020/21
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2020/21
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2020/21
Glass

Amount recycled
107,222t

CO2 avoided
80,953t

Estimated disposal saving
£12,116,086

Reported as exported
0%
Metal

Amount recycled
50,683t

CO2 avoided
128,735t

Estimated disposal saving
£5,727,200

Reported as exported
18%
Organic Waste

Amount recycled
296,671t

CO2 avoided
14,834t

Estimated disposal saving
£33,523,849

Reported as exported
1%
Paper

Amount recycled
136,740t

CO2 avoided
74,797t

Estimated disposal saving
£15,451,575

Reported as exported
41%
Plastic

Amount recycled
53,194t

CO2 avoided
28,512t

Estimated disposal saving
£6,010,915

Reported as exported
17%
Textiles

Amount recycled
9,630t

CO2 avoided
56,126t

Estimated disposal saving
£1,088,228

Reported as exported
18%