Malta Generates Least Waste Per Person In EU As Plastic Recycling Rates Continue To Improve
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Malta produced the lowest amount of waste per person among European Union countries. Recent Eurostat data shows the nation generated 1,092kg of waste per person in 2024. This figure is about 36% lower than the average for the EU. The country is also improving its plastic packaging recycling rates to better match other European nations.
Malta has recorded the lowest waste generation per person in the European Union, while making significant strides in closing the gap with Europe’s plastic packaging recycling rates. According to the latest Eurostat figures, Malta generated 1,092kg of waste per person in 2024, around 36% less than the EU average. And there’s more good news on … Continued •