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Figure 3.
Dynamics of formation and recycling of plastic waste in the world [21]
| Year | Volume of waste generated, mln. tons | Temp waste,% | The volume of recycled waste, mln.tons | Temp recycling,% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 158.5 | - | 100.1 | - |
| 2008 | 160.3 | 1.1 | 112.0 | 11.9 |
| 2009 | 175.6 | 9.5 | 122.9 | 9.7 |
| 2010 | 177.6 | 1.1 | 124.3 | 1.1 |
| 2011 | 193.2 | 8.8 | 135.2 | 8.8 |
| 2012 | 209.0 | 8.2 | 146.3 | 8.2 |
| 2013 | 222.0 | 6.2 | 155.4 | 6.2 |
| 2014 | 230.4 | 3.8 | 161.3 | 3.8 |
| 2015 | 247.2 | 7.3 | 173.0 | 7.3 |
| 2016 | 267.6 | 8.3 | 187.0 | 8.1 |
| 2017 | 285.6 | 6.7 | 199.9 | 6.9 |
Data for calculating the integral recycling efficiency (REI) of PET bottles [24, 25, 29]
| No | Indicator | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Capacity of PET bottles recycling line, t/year | 365 |
| 2. | Cost of PET bottles recycling line, USD | 100 000 |
| 3. | Maintenance costs for the PET bottle recycling line, USD/year | 60 000 |
| 4. | The period of the line for the processing of PET bottles, year | 2 |
| 5. | Cost of recycled plastic, USD/t | 500 |
| 6. | Average unemployment benefit, USD / month | 60 |
| 7. | Number of employees servicing the PET bottle recycling line, pers. | 7 |
| 8. | Adjusted tax rate for disposal of polymer waste (as part of municipal solid waste) at the landfill, USD/year | 2 |
Consumption of polymeric materials by region of the world, mln_ tons [21]
| Region / Country | 2007 | 2017 | Consumption increase/ decrease, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 65.0 | 64.4 | - 0.92 |
| CIS | 7.8 | 9.0 | + 15.38 |
| Middle East, Africa | 20.8 | 24,7 | + 18.75 |
| NAFTA | 59.8 | 61.6 | + 3.01 |
| Latin America | 10.4 | 13.9 | + 33.65 |
| Asia | 96.2 | 174.3 | + 81.19 |