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Source: UNSTATS

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

National recycling rate, tons of material recycled

Indicator number

12.5.1

Target name

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

Target number

12.5

Global indicator description
UN designated tier

3

UN custodian agency

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)

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UNSTATS

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