Austrians surveyed

Conscientious! Tyroleans are top in waste separation

(Bild: Werner Harrer)

The Tyroleans are among the absolute champions when it comes to waste separation. This is shown by a recent survey commissioned by the Association of Austrian Waste Management Companies (VOEB). 

According to the survey, 93 percent make sure to separate their waste carefully. The Vorarlbergers are just as conscientious as the Tyroleans, closely followed by the Styrians (91 percent).

Waste provides valuable raw materials
Knowledge of how to dispose of waste correctly is also particularly high in western Austria (92%). Across Austria, three out of four respondents rated waste as an important part of an ecological circular economy. "Six years ago, when we commissioned the first survey on the topic of waste separation, only around half of Austrians agreed with this statement," explains Veronika Wüster, Managing Director of VOEB, "we are really pleased with the significant increase of 37 percent."

Older people separate better than the young
The survey also shows that older people in particular are "waste separation champions". "The older the respondents, the more familiar they are with the topic and the more they act accordingly," emphasizes VOEB. While 92 percent of baby boomers (58 to 80 years old) pay attention to correct disposal, only 74 percent of Generation Z (14 to 30 years old) do so.

Younger people are apparently also much more likely to be unsure about which waste belongs in which garbage can. Tips from the VOEB: Get informed and motivated!