BBC article: UK ‘landfill dustbin of Europe’
According a EU study there is a huge difference between the recycling rates in Europe and how much trash is thrown onto landfills per person.
As one can expect the Nordic countries are the cleanest while nations like Ireland, Britain and Spain have a long way to go to reduce their dirty lifestyles.
Don’t forget to read this article (also BBC) how some nations approach recycling and handling trash.