Paper recycling, Italy exceeds and anticipates EU targets by 15 years

The recycling rate of paper and cardboard packaging in Italy exceeded the European target of 85% set for 2035 in 2020 15 years in advance, reaching 87.3%.

This was stated by the National Union of Waste Recovery and Recycling Companies (Unirima) by presenting the 2021 Report, created with Althesys.

In the global context that has been affected by the pandemic crisis, explains Unirima, the 600 recycling plants distributed in Italy have produced 6.8 million tons of waste paper, increasing the production of raw material by 3.2% over the year. previous and adequately responding to the needs of the market.