- Municipal waste
- 570 kg per capita
- Incineration rate
- 12%
- Recycling rate
- 44%
- Landfill rate
- 46%
Progress in recycling in the Czech Republic is overshadowed by stagnant landfill rates. Discover the challenges ahead in meeting crucial EU targets.
Key Takeaways
- The Czech Republic shows progress in recycling, improving from 32% in 2017 to 44% in 2021, but still falls short of EU targets.
- Landfill rates stagnated at 46% in 2021, posing challenges to meet the goal of 10% by 2035.
- Regulations are evolving, with a national waste management plan aligning with EU directives to enhance waste management practices.
- The National Waste Prevention Programme focuses on maximising waste prevention and promoting sustainable consumption patterns.
- Future strategies aim to tackle recycling challenges, including mandatory separate collections and a deposit system for plastics, to meet EU recycling goals.
| Municipal waste generated | 6 million t |
|---|---|
| Waste incinerated | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Packaging recycling rate | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
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