In 2023, Sweden led European countries in collecting gas discharge lamps waste from households, with a rate of 0.23 kg per capita. Finland and Belgium followed at 0.21 and 0.14 kg per capita, respectively. Most European countries experienced an increase in collection rates, except for Latvia, which saw a decline. The United Kingdom showed the most significant growth at 7.39% from the previous year.
Future trends to watch include the potential decrease in gas discharge lamp waste as LED technology adoption continues to rise and regulations tighten on mercury-containing lamps. Countries may also enhance recycling infrastructure to improve collection and disposal efficiency.
Top countries in Gas Discharge Lamps Waste Collected from Households by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 0.23 | 2023 | +4.55% | +3.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 0.21 | 2023 | +5% | +3.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 0.14 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Luxembourg | 0.13 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 0.13 | 2023 | 0% | +3.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 0.11 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | +2.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.1 | 2023 | 0% | +7.39% | View data |
