African Rainbow Minerals Ltd
African Rainbow Minerals Waste Data Preview
In 2023, African Rainbow Minerals conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into African Rainbow Minerals's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, African Rainbow Minerals generated a total of 68,919,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of African Rainbow Minerals's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 99.99% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
African Rainbow Minerals's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of African Rainbow Minerals's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, African Rainbow Minerals reported a total waste generation of 68,919,000 metric tonnes, of which 0.01% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that African Rainbow Minerals may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has African Rainbow Minerals reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, African Rainbow Minerals's total waste generation has decreased by 8.87%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Over the same period, African Rainbow Minerals's waste recovery rate decreased by 1.92%.
African Rainbow Minerals’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into African Rainbow Minerals’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, African Rainbow Minerals generated a total of 68,919,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of African Rainbow Minerals's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 0.02% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.97% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
African Rainbow Minerals’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How African Rainbow Minerals reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, African Rainbow Minerals's total waste generation has decreased by 8.87%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies.
Overall, African Rainbow Minerals's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does African Rainbow Minerals treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, African Rainbow Minerals reported that 5,130 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.01% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 20.25% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.