The line graph below shows the household recycling rates in three different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The line graph illustrates the regional household recycling rates in the United

Kingdom

,

France

and Germany, from 2005 to 2015.

Overall

, the household recycling rates in the United

Kingdom

and Germany showed a significant rise during the period given,

while

the percentage of recycled waste in

France

experienced a downward trend. With regards to recycled waste in the United

Kingdom

and Germany in 2005 it was nearly 35% and 20% respectively. Germany’s rate increased sharply exceeding

France

's rate in 2010, and reached almost 60%

at the end

of the period. In the meantime, the recycled waste in the United

Kingdom

grew to 40% in 2007 and remained constant until 2009. During 2009 and 2012, it experienced a rapid surge to more than 50% and continued with a positive increase to 60% in 2015.

On the other hand

, in the first year, the recycling rate of

France

(50%) was the highest among the three countries but it fell dramatically to around 30% in 2013.

Then

, there was a growth of 10% in 2015,

however

,

France

's recycled rates were the lowest

at the end

of the period.