Spain, still below the European average in
In 2009, Spain 35% recycled plastic waste, ie 815,000 tons. A figure still below 19%, the average plastic recycling and recovery of the European Union (54%). Data are provided by the association 'Plastics', in the context of Congress 'Identiplast 2010' held in London (United Kingdom), the organization says that Europe-wide recycling and recovery of plastics increased 2.7 percent in 2009, reaching 13.1 million tonnes of plastic waste. According to the Association, 5.5 million were recycled plastic waste, 1.2% more than in 2008, and recovered energy of 7.6 million tonnes, which represented a 1.5% increase. In Spain, more than 482,000 tons recycled and energy recovered 332,000. The data presented show significant differences between the 27 EU member states. So Therefore, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark top the ranking, with a recycling and recovery rate close to 100%. To highlight the first nine positions on the list, with rates above 80%.
Identiplast As part of the largest conference dedicated to recycling and recovery of plastic waste in Europe, more than 160 experts have addressed the best practices carried out by various countries, aiming to achieve the objective 'Zero Landfill': divert landfill 11.2 million tonnes of plastic waste whose potential is still wasted. This has been found to increase the rate of recycling and recovery of plastic waste leads to an improvement in education and more cooperation from citizens, a greater commitment of the industrial, investing in the collection, separation and recycling of urban waste, raising rates from landfills, and even ban them.
Moreover, several researchers have shared experiences on the latest projects related to plastic waste. For example, how to create a lighter concrete, making sleepers for railway tracks, or use fans to desktop computers, etc. The next meeting will be held next autumn in Madrid.
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