The Germans are brilliant at it and so are the Italians. The French and Spanish know more about it than most and the Swiss are naturally top of the class. And the British? We’re getting there, but could do better. But a new survey has revealed that when it comes to awareness about recyclability of materials, it’s not so much our nationalities that divide us, but our age. The survey into the recycling habits of 8,000 Europeans in 11 countries by the Friends of Glass community has shown that recycling across Europe continues to enjoy strong support, with awareness about glass recyclability particularly high. However, while 94% of European consumers are aware of the importance of recycling food and drink packaging, the younger generation in general are less informed recyclers.
