In 2023, non-renewable industrial waste consumption in Germany's paper, pulp, and printing sectors was reported as baselined figure from which predictions are drawing. For the upcoming years, from 2024 to 2028, there is a slight but steady increase in consumption values ranging from 47.11 to 48.53 Gigawatthours, suggesting modest growth. This represents a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) across this period indicating approximately steady percentage growth.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advances in waste reduction and recycling.
- Policy shifts towards more sustainable practices which might impact non-renewable waste consumption.
- Market demand fluctuations in paper and pulp products, influencing overall energy use.
