Table 1.
Percentage of waste paper and board accumulation in different countries in the world.
| Country | Year | % of paper and paper board waste in MSW | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2004 | 22 | Karak et al. (2012) |
| France | 2005 | 23.3 | Bayard et al. (2010) |
| Germany | 2005 | 24 | Muhle et al. (2010) |
| United Kingdom | 2018 | 18 | Idumah and Nwuzor (2019) |
| Lithuania | 2010 | 15 | Miliute and Staniskis (2010) |
| Indonesia | 2009 | 10 | Shekdar (2009) |
| Malaysia | 2009 | 16 | Periathamby et al. (2009) |
| Philippines | 2009 | 19.5 | Shekdar (2009) |
| Singapore | 2008 | 21.2 | NEA Singapore (2009) |
| Thailand | 2007 | 20.7 | Chaya and Gheewala (2007) |
| Japan | 2015 | 46 | Niyati (2015) |
| India | 2019 | 13.8 | Sharma and Jain (2019) |
| Africa | 2019 | 9 | Solid Waste Management Data Book, Africa (2019) |
| United States | 2018 | 23.1 | Environmental Protection Agency, 2018 |
| Sri Lanka | 2019 | 7 | Central Environmental Authority |