In 2023, eBay 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, eBay generated a total of 588 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 57.56% of eBay's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 42.44% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
In 2023, eBay reported a total waste generation of 588 metric tonnes, of which 57.56% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that eBay is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a