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What we recycled in Wales
Top materials processed in Wales - 2021/22
Top materials recycled in the UK
Material from Wales processed in the UK - 2021/22
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2021/22
Glass
Amount recycled
93,061t
CO2 avoided
70,261t
Estimated disposal saving
£10,515,864
Reported as exported
0%
Metal
Amount recycled
53,279t
CO2 avoided
135,329t
Estimated disposal saving
£6,020,558
Reported as exported
12%
Organic Waste
Amount recycled
296,109t
CO2 avoided
14,805t
Estimated disposal saving
£33,460,311
Reported as exported
0%
Paper
Amount recycled
135,185t
CO2 avoided
73,946t
Estimated disposal saving
£15,275,938
Reported as exported
45%
Plastic
Amount recycled
46,342t
CO2 avoided
24,839t
Estimated disposal saving
£5,236,667
Reported as exported
9%
Textiles
Amount recycled
9,233t
CO2 avoided
53,808t
Estimated disposal saving
£1,043,300
Reported as exported
16%
