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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%
