European Small Household Appliances Waste Recycled and Prepared for Reuse by Country

In 2023, the European countries with the highest per capita recycling and reuse of small household appliances were Liechtenstein, Germany, and Italy, with variations of 4.41%, 3.44%, and 2.45% year-on-year respectively. Liechtenstein leads substantially with 3.61 kg per capita, marking a significant outlier. Countries like Austria, Malta, and the Czech Republic exhibited moderate growth, with Iceland showing the highest yearly growth at 6.51%. On the lower end, Greece, Cyprus, and Romania showed minimal per capita recycling with Greece at 0.21 kg, depicting a notable gap between different regions.

The general trend over the past five years indicates a positive CAGR with countries consistently improving their recycling rates. Notable growth trends were observed in countries like the Netherlands and Spain, which both saw around 4-6% increases year-on-year. However, countries like Cyprus and Romania need significant improvements to close the gap with higher-performing nations.

Future trends to watch include the integration of advanced recycling technologies across Europe, increased legislative focus on circular economy strategies, and the influence of consumer behavior toward more eco-friendly practices. Enhanced cross-border collaborations and investments in recycling infrastructure could further drive increases in recycling rates.