DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc
DENTSPLY SIRONA Waste Data Preview
In 2023, DENTSPLY SIRONA 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 DENTSPLY SIRONA's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, DENTSPLY SIRONA generated a total of 6,148 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 63% of DENTSPLY SIRONA's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 24% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 13% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
DENTSPLY SIRONA's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of DENTSPLY SIRONA's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, DENTSPLY SIRONA reported a total waste generation of 6,148 metric tonnes, of which 63% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that DENTSPLY SIRONA is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has DENTSPLY SIRONA reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, DENTSPLY SIRONA's total waste generation decreased by 9.05%, including a further 17.48% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, DENTSPLY SIRONA's waste recovery rate declined by 12.5%, with a further 4.55% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while DENTSPLY SIRONA has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
DENTSPLY SIRONA’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into DENTSPLY SIRONA’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, DENTSPLY SIRONA generated a total of 6,148 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 22.35% of DENTSPLY SIRONA'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. 77.65% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
DENTSPLY SIRONA’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How DENTSPLY SIRONA reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, DENTSPLY SIRONA's total waste generation decreased by 9.05%, with an additional 17.48% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste increased by 8.38%, while holding steady in 2023, pointing to potential stagnation in efforts to reduce harmful waste types after a period of worsening performance.
Overall, DENTSPLY SIRONA'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.