European industry associations report latest recycling rates
On average, 80.2% of glass packaging collected for recycling in 2022 in the EU; Steel recycling rate reaches 80.5%; 70% recycling rate for paper and board in the UK in 2023; 40% recycling rate for plastics in the EU in 2021
In recent years, brands, governments, and industry associations across Europe have committed to establishing a more circular economy for food packaging. According to the EU Circular Economy Action Plan, «all packaging on the EU market is reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030.» Some industry associations have published their latest data.