This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldova statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Moldovan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
Indicator |
Indicator 12.5.1: Proportion of recycled (production and consumption) waste out of total generated waste |
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Definition and concepts |
Recycling (use): reintroduction in the economic circuit of waste as raw material, secondary material and their use after being processed as semi-manufactured, end products or energy. |
Unit of measure |
Percent, % |
Data sources |
Until 2019 report no. 2-waste ""Formation, use of waste"". From 2020 - reports of economic agents in SIA "Waste Management" |
Data providers |
Until 2019 - Environmental Protection Inspectorate; From 2020 - Environment Agency |
Institutional mandate |
Ministry of Environment |
Method of computation |
Amount of recycled (used) waste devided by the Amount of generated waste x 100 |
Comparability/deviation from international standards |
It does not include import and export of waste. |
Data last updated | May 17, 2023 |
Metadata last updated | May 17, 2023 |