Cal-Maine Foods Inc
Cal-Maine Foods Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods 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 treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Cal-Maine Foods's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods generated a total of 328,304 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 96.77% of Cal-Maine Foods's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3.23% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Cal-Maine Foods's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Cal-Maine Foods's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Cal-Maine Foods reported a total waste generation of 328,304 metric tonnes, of which 96.77% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Cal-Maine Foods has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Cal-Maine Foods reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Cal-Maine Foods's total waste generation has increased by 11.59%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, Cal-Maine Foods's waste recovery rate decreased by 3.23%.
Cal-Maine Foods’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered