Denmark

Key Takeaways

• Denmark demonstrates strong performance in Waste Management, achieving a recycling rate of 46% and incinerating 51% of municipal waste for energy recovery.
• The country aims to reach a 55% recycling rate by 2025 and reduce landfill use to 10% by 2035, despite recent declines in recycling figures.
• Denmark has implemented a separate collection system for various waste fractions and a ‘Pay-as-you-throw’ scheme to enhance recycling efforts.
• Future initiatives include an extended producer responsibility system for packaging, alongside increased taxes on packaging materials.
• Denmark monitors its waste management progress annually, employing evaluations every six years to ensure effectiveness and compliance with targets.