Azerbaijan generates 24–25 kilograms of plastic waste per capita annually
20.05.2026 [18:03]
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“The annual amount of plastic waste per capita varies across countries. This figure stands at approximately 36 kilograms in European Union nations, averages 20–30 kilograms globally, and reaches around 24–25 kilograms in Azerbaijan,” said Vugar Karimov, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, during an event titled “Tackling Plastic Pollution: Promoting Liveable Cities and a Circular Economy” organized by the ministry within the framework of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).
