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Waste generation in the EU: 1 697 kg per capita in 2024
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In 2024, the EU generated 765 million tonnes of waste, excluding major mineral waste from mining, quarrying, construction and demolition. This was equivalent to 35% of all waste generated (2 196 million tonnes). On average, each person in the EU generated 1 697 kg of waste in 2024, not including ...
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