Bio Rad Laboratories Inc
Bio Rad Laboratories Waste Data Preview
In 2022, Bio Rad Laboratories 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 |
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Insights into Bio Rad Laboratories's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2022, Bio Rad Laboratories generated a total of 50,864 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 93.35% of Bio Rad Laboratories's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 6.53% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Bio Rad Laboratories's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Bio Rad Laboratories's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2022, Bio Rad Laboratories reported a total waste generation of 50,864 metric tonnes, of which 93.35% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Bio Rad Laboratories has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Bio Rad Laboratories reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Bio Rad Laboratories's total waste generation increased by 4,579.3%, including a 123.77% increase in 2022, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Bio Rad Laboratories's waste recovery rate increased by 34.97%.
Bio Rad Laboratories’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Bio Rad Laboratories’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2022, Bio Rad Laboratories generated a total of 50,864 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 2.63% of Bio Rad Laboratories'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. 97.37% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Bio Rad Laboratories’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Bio Rad Laboratories reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Bio Rad Laboratories's total waste generation increased by 4,579.3%, including a 123.77% rise in 2022, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, Bio Rad Laboratories reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 97.37%, with a further 64.86% decline in 2022, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Bio Rad Laboratories is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Bio Rad Laboratories treat its hazardous waste?
In 2022, Bio Rad Laboratories reported that 1,339 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 2.63% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 13.82% 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.