Materials
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What we recycled in Northern Ireland
Leading materials processed in Northern Ireland - 2021/22
Key materials recycled elsewhere in the UK
Recyclables from Northern Ireland processed in the UK - 2021/22
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Scotland
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Recycling benefits by material
Quantity, value saved and CO2 emissions avoided - 2021/22
Food and Garden Waste

Amount recycled
244,529t

CO2 avoided
13,449t

Disposal saving
£27,631,726

Reported as exported
0%
Glass

Amount recycled
32,520t

CO2 avoided
24,553t

Disposal saving
£3,674,775

Reported as exported
28%
Metal

Amount recycled
24,967t

CO2 avoided
63,416t

Disposal saving
£2,821,281

Reported as exported
59%
Paper

Amount recycled
77,272t

CO2 avoided
42,268t

Disposal saving
£8,731,789

Reported as exported
64%
Plastic

Amount recycled
28,135t

CO2 avoided
15,109t

Disposal saving
£3,179,263

Reported as exported
62%
Textiles

Amount recycled
2,902t

CO2 avoided
16,913t

Disposal saving
£327,923

Reported as exported
0%