The analysis of toys, leisure, and sports equipment waste recovered in Spain shows a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2023. The year 2013 saw the highest decline in waste recovery with a -13.32% variation, followed by continued decline in the next two years. However, 2016 marked a significant recovery with a 42.61% increase. The period from 2017 to 2021 witnessed irregular yet positive YoY variations, stabilizing around 2% increasing trends from 2020 to 2023. In 2023, the total recovered waste was 2.54 thousand metric tons.
Future forecasts suggest a steady increase in waste recovery, with a CAGR of 1.33% expected over the next five years, reaching 2.76 thousand metric tons in 2028. This indicates a moderate yet continuous effort in improving waste recovery.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Innovations in recycling technologies that could enhance waste recovery rates.
- Changing consumer behaviors towards more sustainable products.
- Legislative changes in waste management policies that encourage higher recovery rates.
