Metadata Sub-indicator 12.4.2.1. Total hazardous waste generated in the economy per capita
Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Target 12.4. By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
Indicator 12.4.2. a) Hazardous waste generated per capita and b) Proportion of hazardous waste treated, broken down by type of treatment.
Sub-indicator 12.4.2.1. Total hazardous waste generated in the economy per capita
- Global
- European (sdg_12_50 (s))
- s: similar
Amount of hazardous waste generated per inhabitant
\[ RPP^t = \frac{RP^t}{P^t}\]Where: \(RP^t\)is the amount of hazardous waste generated in year t and \(P^t\)is the population on July 1st of year t.
Kg/inhabitant/year
Annual
Tier II
Yes
Statistics on the Collection and Treatment of Waste (ISO code: 30079)
15/12/2021
UNSD, UNEP