Greece faces significant challenges in municipal waste management, highlighted by very low recycling rates and a heavy reliance on landfills.
Key Takeaways
- Greece struggles with municipal waste management, as it has low recycling rates and relies heavily on landfills.
- In 2022, Greece produced 519 kg of municipal waste per capita, recycling only 17%, far below the EU average of 49%.
- Regulatory measures aim to increase recycling rates to 55% by 2025, including higher landfill fees and bans on certain waste types from landfills.
- Greece generated 105 kg of packaging waste per person in 2022, with a recycling rate of just 43%, which is also below the EU average.
- Urgent reforms and educational campaigns are crucial for improving Greece’s waste management and achieving EU targets.
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