The main point of this study is P3 Dominance
(Putrescibles, Papers and Plastics) which share in total
about 76% of MSW. Papers and plastics comprise together about 37% or 71,000 tonnes per year of MSW.
This relatively high share of plastics and papers in Crete
can be attributed to the extensive use of paper packaging
materials (especially in summer) and mass production of
greenhouses wastes (plastic films).