European glass packaging recycling reached 80.8% in 2023

The latest data by Close the Glass Loop, initiative in which ACR+ is a partner, shows that the EU average collection for recycling rate of glass packaging continued to progress, reaching 80,8% in 2023 (with over 12 million tonnes collected). Although collection volumes remain high, tracking challenges have increased as Member States now report effective recycling rates rather than just collection figures. 

Nationally, Portugal and Greece showed significant improvements, increasing collected amounts by 12.6% and 11.1% respectively, while Spain’s collection rate rose from 69.9% to 75.9%. Italy surpassed the 90% recycling target for the first time, reflecting strong collection practices and a robust recycling network. Despite this progress, stakeholders emphasise that further efforts and investments are essential to reach the EU’s 90% glass recycling goal by 2030. 

Source: https://closetheglassloop.eu