On March 18, Global Recycling Day, Sensoneo released the 2022 Global Waste Index, which analyzes the efficiency of waste management in 38 countries around the world and ranks the world's largest waste polluters. The index shows that there are still major differences in the amount of waste generated in the world and how it is handled.
Sensoneo, a leading provider of intelligent enterprise-grade waste management solutions operating in 60 countries around the world, was first published in 2019.
Turkey has repeatedly become the world's largest waste generator
Better waste management in the UK
The U.S. produces the largest amount of private waste: 811 kilograms per capita
The Great Recycling Myth Many countries like to brag about their advanced waste management and high recycling rates. Sweden, South Korea and Germany are among them, and Germany is often hailed as the world champion of recycling.
Environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth Germany estimate that less than 16% of recyclable waste designated for recycling in Germany can be reused. The biggest problem is caused by a mix of recyclable materials, such as yogurt jars with cardboard sleeves and aluminum lids.
