5 Countries with the Highest Waste Recycling Rates

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Monavia Ayu Rizaty 20/04/2022 15:20 WIB

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Germany has the world's highest recycling rate. In Germany, the percentage of recycled waste has reached 56.1%.

5 Countries with the Highest Waste Recycling Rates in the World (2018)

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Waste has always been a complex problem experienced almost worldwide. It's not just a problem for poor and developing countries; waste management is also a significant concern for developed nations.

Nevertheless, several countries have implemented waste management systems to address this issue. According to *Sustainability Mag*, the following countries have the highest waste recycling rates globally:

1. Germany - 56.1%
2. Austria - 53.8%
3. South Korea - 53.7%
4. Wales - 52.2%
5. Switzerland - 49.7%

Germany boasts the world's best waste recycling rate. Germany recycles 56.1% of its waste, reducing its total waste by 1 million tons annually.

Germany's waste processing and sorting system is simple yet detailed. Differently colored waste bins in residential areas encourage individual sorting, ideally starting at home.

Furthermore, Germany implements a Green Dot Policy, requiring all recyclable packaging to be specially marked. Companies pay fees based on the amount of packaging they use.

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Editor : Annissa Mutia

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