In 2023, France led the European countries with 9.71 thousand metric tons of toys, leisure, and sports equipment waste collected from households. Germany followed with 6.47 thousand metric tons, with the United Kingdom at 2.79. Countries such as Estonia and Iceland had significantly lower totals at 0.017 and 0.008 thousand metric tons, respectively. Future data suggests dynamic shifts, as countries like Spain and Ireland showed year-on-year upticks of 5.49% and 5.65% in waste collection, unlike others like Denmark and Greece experiencing minor declines.
Future trends indicate potential growth in waste management initiatives, propelled by increasing environmental policies and sustainable consumption. Countries with significant growth like Iceland (9.86%) may continue to expand their waste reduction frameworks. Expect innovation in recycling technologies and legislation to bolster waste reduction efforts markedly across Europe, with an eye towards decreasing the environmental impact of waste.
Top countries in Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment Waste Collected from Households by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 9,710 | 2023 | +5.76% | +2.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6,470 | 2023 | +2.16% | +0.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,790 | 2023 | +2.68% | +4.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,800 | 2023 | +3.82% | +5.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,230 | 2023 | +3.27% | +3.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 995 | 2023 | +3.65% | -1.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 767 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 732 | 2023 | +3.98% | +4.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 704 | 2023 | +4.61% | +5.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 535 | 2023 | +1.52% | +3.29% | View data |
