Slovenia’s municipal waste recycling rate has reached 63 per cent, significantly surpassing the EU average. A closer look at the strategies behind this notable achievement.
Key Takeaways
- Slovenia’s municipal waste recycling rate reached 63%, exceeding the EU average of 49%.
- The country produced 487 kg of municipal waste per capita in 2022, below the EU-27 average.
- Mandatory separate collection and a ‘Pay-as-you-throw’ scheme promote responsible waste management in Slovenia.
- Slovenia’s packaging waste recycling rate improved to 63% in 2022, but paper and cardboard fell below EU targets.
- Slovenia’s legislative framework supports waste management with specific regulations and a National Waste Management Plan for sustainability.
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