European Recycling Rate Exceeds 70%

The average glass recycling rate in the EU has risen to above the 70% threshold for the first time, according to the latest glass recycling data from FEVE, who revealed data shows that more than 11M/tonnes (25BN bottles/jars) were collected throughout the EU in 2011. This achievement follows major efforts made in all EU Member States over the past few years to meet the EU's 60% recycling target for glass; a level that was reached by all the relevant countries by 2008 - some with outstanding results from Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands. Other countries are in good shape to meet the target while for some there is still potential for improvement.