of EU plastic packaging waste recycled in 2022

The EU recycles well under half of its plastic packaging. The rate rose only slightly, from 38% in 2012.

Value: 41%
Unit: %
Data year: 2022
Trend: Rising
Source name: Eurostat
Source link: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20241024-3
Confidence: Evidence: High
Caveat / scope: EU recycling calculation method changed in 2020.
Verified on: 22 September 2026

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