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A dataset for material-specific packaging volumes in Finland in 2020
Henna Jylhä1, Annika Johansson1, Jani Salminen1
1Finnish Environment Institute Syke, Latokartanonkaari 11, 00790 Helsinki, Finland.
Data in Brief
|August 2, 2026
Summary
This study quantifies Finnish packaging volumes using a robust accounting methodology. The data supports European Union (EU) packaging waste reduction and recycling targets.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Economics
- Materials Science
Background:
- The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mandates targets for packaging material reduction and recycling.
- Monitoring progress towards these targets necessitates comparable data on total packaging volumes across EU member states.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a detailed accounting of packaging materials placed on the market in Finland for 2020.
- To extrapolate this data for the years 2018-2019 and 2021-2024.
Main Methods:
- Utilized packaging accounting methodology based on producer responsibility organization data and national economic statistics.
- Quantified volumes for fiber, glass, metal, plastic, and wood packaging.
Main Results:
- Presented a comprehensive account of packaging placed on the Finnish market in 2020.
- Provided extrapolated data for surrounding years to enable trend analysis.
Conclusions:
- The presented packaging accounts offer a solid foundation for quantifying national packaging volumes.
- These disaggregated data facilitate further analysis of national packaging flows between industries and support EU regulatory monitoring.
Keywords:
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