Bio-waste in Europe — turning challenges into opportunities
Bio-waste – mainly food and garden waste – is a key waste stream with a high potential for contributing to a more circular economy. This report provides an overview of bio-waste generation, prevention, collection, and treatment in Europe. Recently revised waste legislation within the EU's circular economy strategy has introduced a number of targets and provisions that will drive both the prevention and the sustainable management of bio-waste. With a share of 34 %, bio-waste is the largest single component of municipal waste in the EU. Recycling of bio-waste is key for meeting the EU target to recycle 65 % of municipal waste by 2035.
