This report explains the data on waste disposal in a certain country for the years 1960 and 2011. The types of waste of concern include paper, green waste, metal, glass, plastics, wood, food, and textiles.
In 1960, paper waste comprised 25%, while other types of waste included 9% green waste, 8% metal, 5% glass, 8% plastics, 4% wood, 12% food, and 17% textiles. Additionally, 9% was categorized as waste without further clarification. According to the data from 1960, the highest amount of waste was generated from paper, and the least was from wood. Metal and plastics were found in equal quantities, but both were lower than the 12% of food waste. The second largest percentage of waste was represented by textiles.
In 2011, the analysis showed that paper waste accounted for 15%, while other types of waste included 9% green waste, 9% metal, 5% glass, 18% plastics, 8% wood, 21% food, and 11% textiles, with 4% falling into other waste categories. The highest amount of waste production came from food waste, and the least amount was from the unspecified category. Green waste and metal were produced in the same proportion during this period, while plastics constituted the second largest waste portion and was followed by paper waste as the third.
When comparing the two years, several variations can be observed. The amount of paper waste decreased by 2011, whereas food waste increased. Plastic waste saw a significant rise in 2011 compared to 1960. The proportion of waste categorized as other titles decreased in 2011. As shown in the figures, the proportions of glass waste and green waste remained unchanged from 1960 to 2011. However, textile waste saw a reduction in 2011, similar to the decrease in paper waste.
Overall, the percentage of waste fluctuated both upwards and downwards in the years 1960 and 2011, reflecting changes in usage patterns.