National Waste Plan

The implementation of the waste plan is monitored by means of quantitative indicators and by assessing the implementation of the measures. The Finnish Environment Institute compiles the quantitative indicator data on an annual basis.

National Waste Plan

The National Waste Plan to 2027 has been approved. The plan presents the objectives for waste management and for preventing the creation of waste and the measures to reach the objectives.

More information about the National Waste Plan https://ym.fi/en/national-waste-plan.

Development of Finnish waste management and monitoring of National Waste Plan

Clear and simple indicators have been chosen to monitor the progress of the National Waste Plan. The indicators are based on data that is already collected and monitored based on existing regulations. This also secures tracking the data in the future.

The Waste Plan is monitored by some key figures describing the general development of waste management. In addition, four focus areas have been selected: municipal waste, biodegradable waste, electrical and electronic waste, and construction waste.

The focus areas have been chosen because these waste streams present special challenges in reducing the amount and hazardousness of waste and promoting recycling in future years.

The most important impacts of the national waste plan are related to the increase in the sustainable and safe use of resources and the progress of environmental protection. The implementation of the plan will have a positive impact on the reduction of waste volumes and the increase in the level of recycling.

The measures of the waste plan will deepen environmental awareness and expertise related to the circular economy and waste. The implementation of the plan will also create conditions and opportunities to introduce new operating models of the circular economy and commercially viable solutions.

Most important sources of information include waste statistics produced by Statistics Finland as well as producer responsibility statistics.

Quantitative indicator-specific data by topic

Progress of the measures is being followed

The progress of the measures will be followed midway through the waste planning period and at the end of the planning period in 2027. The interim assessment summarizes the possible measures that have not yet been started.

The Finnish Environment Institute compiles quantitative indicators every year. The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the measures.

Inquiries about the indicators produced by the Finnish Environment Institute can be sent to jateraportoinnit@syke.fi.