Brussels, 19/09/2011 (Agence Europe) - According to data published on Monday 19 September by Eurostat, the total non-mineral waste generated in the EU27 amounted to 920 million tonnes, which corresponds to 1,800 kg per capita.
The manufacturing sector accounted for 26% of total generation of non-mineral waste, other economic activities, such as agriculture, energy and services, for 50%, while households contributed 23%. Non-mineral waste reflects waste originating from all economic sectors...