In 2021, LAC produced more than 230 million tons of municipal solid waste
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In 2021 the 2% of LAC exports corresponded to solid waste and secondary raw materials
Circular economy of plastics
Publications
In this section you will find the most recent and relevant publications related to the waste and circular economy Hub.
Toolbox
This section includes different tools and resources designed to contribute to solid waste management and the circular economy, which are freely available.
About the Hub
The solid waste and circular economy Hub is a conglomerate of open data, which provides evidence of the evolution of the sector, its link with the Sustainable Development Goals, mitigation and adaptation to climate change. It seeks to support countries in their digital transformation for the design and implementation of effective public policies and innovative management models in the information age. At the same time, it becomes a regional meeting point for the improvement of waste and circular economy statistics.