To explain these poor recycling data, experts have stressed that the increase in the economy has directly influenced, as the growth of the global economy in recent years implies the consumption of raw materials and, therefore, the dumping of materials that could be reused.

Not only the economy, but also the world's population has been on the rise. In fact, the number of people living on the planet has doubled in 50 years, and not only that, but these people consume four times more.

Countries around the world are far from the recommended recycling rate. The European Commission included in its 2030 targets the reduction of the rate of non-recycled waste to 10%. Current data, however, are far from there, by 24% – and of this percentage lies outside incinerated materials. Nothing to say about the Spanish State: The percentage of waste destined for landfill is 54%, higher than the European average.

Experts agree on the lack of incentives on the part of governments to reduce the amount of waste, as society is not aware of the problems this may entail.