Belgium No. 1 Again in Glass Recycling

Date: 1 March 2011
Source: http://langlophone.com/

Date: 1 March 2011

BRUSSELS – Despite its complicated rules, Belgium topped the European rankings for its success in recycling glass.

According to a new study by FEVE, the European Container Glass Federation, Belgium recycled 96.34% of its glass containers in 2009.



The Netherlands (91.80%), Sweden (90.36%), Austria (90.29%) and Denmark ( 88%) all received high marks from FEVE, which reminds the world that the use of recycled glass in production processes reduces society's dependence on raw materials, energy consumption – and lowers CO2 emissions.



The European average was 67%. Greece came in last place, recycling only 15%.
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