As of 2023, Italy's non-renewable municipal waste gross inland consumption stood at an unrecorded thousand terajoules. In 2024, forecast data suggests a consumption of 34.51 thousand terajoules, with a modest annual decrease forecasted, reaching 34.2 thousand terajoules by 2028. This trend indicates a gradual annual decline. The anticipated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years showcases a slight downward trend in consumption.
Future trends indicate a potential shift towards more sustainable waste management practices. Key factors to watch include advancements in waste-to-energy technologies and increased regulatory incentives promoting circular economy models, potentially affecting non-renewable waste consumption levels.
