Waste Generation per Capita
Waste Generation Per Capita
Source: Worldbank
The data shown is the amount of waste production measured at municipality level in the form of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), known as ‘trash’ or ‘garbage’ for most people. It is measured in the amount of kg/capita/day. A high Waste Generation Per Capita has a negative effect on the environment, especially when the waste is not recycled properly. Source: What a Waste: A Global Review of Solid Waste Management (World Bank).
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