The pie graphs provide data about the various types of trash disposed of in one nation between 1960 and 2011.
Overall, it can be seen that a significant amount of material was discarded in the water and textile industries. As for the food sector, it experienced a dramatic surge in the given interval.
To begin, in 1960, paper was the most widely eliminated resource, accounting for 25%, until its share fell by one-tenth to 15% by 2011. Similarly, there was a notable decline in the textile branch, which constituted 17% in 1960 and reached 11% by 2011. In contrast to the food sector, it doubled between 1960 and 2011. As regards other fields, there was a decrease of two-thirds in half a century.
Turning to the biodegradable waste and glass industry, their proportions remained stable, comprising 9% in organic waste and 5% in glass. Regarding the removal of metal and wood waste, their values remained relatively unchanged during the given period. Finally, there was a noticeable growth of one in ten from 8% to 18% in the plastic sector.
