Recycling facts and figures
30.5 million tonnes of waste in 2003/04, of
which 17% was collected for recycling This
figure is still quite low compared to some of our neighbouring
countries, some recycling over 50% of their waste. There is still a
great deal of waste which could be recycled that ends up in landfill
sites which is harmful to the environment.
Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy and conserving the environment. Did you know that:
Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy and conserving the environment. Did you know that:
