Litter around the world

submitted by Naxxar Primary School : Miraine Camilleri  for 7-10
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
Proof of dissemination: Click to view
sustainable development goal(s): clean water and sanitation, good health and well being, life below water, life on land, sustainable cities and communities
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation


Introduction:
Did you know that every year 51 billion pieces of litter is found? In the past years, the amount of recycling not only doubled but almost tripled from 37 million tonnes to 107 million tonnes, (which means that 87 kg per person in 1995 and 239 kg per person in 2019). Although slightly more waste is being generated, the total amount of municipal waste in the EU has more than halved since 1995 from 121 million tonnes to 54 million tonnes in 2019.