Municipal waste treatment per inhabitant, EU-27 (kg)

Slide Content

The PowerPoint slide presents data on "Municipal waste treatment per inhabitant in EU-27 (kg)" showcasing a time-series analysis from 1995 to 2013. The stacked bar chart represents different waste treatment methods by color. Incineration without energy recovery (red), composting and digestion (orange), incineration with energy recovery (light green), material recycling (green), and deposit onto or into land (brown) indicate varying treatment strategies and their use over time. This visual data aids in understanding the evolution of waste management practices within the European Union.

Graphical Look

• The slide has a stacked bar chart in the center against a white background, with vertical bars in five different colors representing data from 1995 to 2013.
• Each color on the bars corresponds to a method of waste treatment, with a legend on the right side of the graph detailing these methods with pictographic icons.
• The chart is laid over a gray grid, helping to distinguish the values for each bar segment.
• Text appears on the bottom left, stating "Source: Eurostat," acknowledging the data source.
• The top of the slide shows the title in bold, larger font for emphasis.
• The y-axis of the chart is labeled with numbers from 0 to 600 in increments of 100, indicating the kilograms of waste treated per inhabitant.

The overall look of the slide is clean and professional, with a clear emphasis on data representation through color coding and a well-structured bar chart. The graphical elements are used effectively to facilitate comprehension of complex data.

Use Cases

• Presenting waste management statistics in an environmental policy discussion.
• Illustrating changes in waste treatment practices over time during an academic presentation or lecture on sustainability.
• Engaging stakeholders in a government or NGO setting where waste reduction strategies are being evaluated.
• Aid in reporting environmental performance to corporate partners interested in sustainable practices and EU regulations compliance.