No. of local authorities

446 (2005)

Packaging   

(household and transport)

13.5 Million tonnes (2007)

Actual situation                   

(household packaging)

3.32 Million tonnes recycled in 2007 (based on licensed amount)

Members                          

approx. 15,000 members
Household packaging, with some small commercial outlets

Material

Licensed quantity

Recycled quantity

Glass

1,344,522 t

1,336,882 t

Paper/cardboard

981,530 t

687,641 t

Plastic

599,953 t

496,432 t

Composites

178,892 t

211,936 t

Tinplate

187,808 t

176,617 t

Aluminium

29,779 t

21,989 t

Total

3,322,541 t

2,929,497 t