The United Kingdom has the third highest material productivity among OECD countries
Material productivity improved as consumption of fossil energy carriers declined
Construction generates half of the UK’s primary waste, and its volumes of waste increased
Municipal waste generation is lower than the OECD Europe average
Landfilling of municipal waste is lower than the OECD Europe average
Landfilling of municipal waste fell steadily, and incineration rose
Services are the largest source of hazardous waste, with manufacturing second
Public expenditure on waste management fell in the last decade, while public investment grew
UK exports of hazardous waste have increased while imports fluctuated (tonnes)
Exports of recyclable materials rose
In England, combined household composting and recycling rates increased more slowly than in other nations, and rates vary greatly among its local authorities