Used paper return rate in Germany 1990-2022
The recycling rate for used paper was almost 74 percent in Germany as of 2022. During the specified period, figures increased significantly since the 1990s. In Germany, used paper and cardboard are deposited by residents into designated containers, which are then collected for recycling at regular intervals, and returned to their original address when emptied. The timeline shows the used paper return rate from 1990 to 2022.