Edgewell Personal Care Co
Edgewell Personal Care Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Edgewell Personal Care 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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Insights into Edgewell Personal Care's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Edgewell Personal Care generated a total of 18,071 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 55.9% of Edgewell Personal Care's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 44.1% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Edgewell Personal Care's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Edgewell Personal Care's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Edgewell Personal Care reported a total waste generation of 18,071 metric tonnes, of which 55.9% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Edgewell Personal Care is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Edgewell Personal Care reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Edgewell Personal Care's total waste generation decreased by 30.46%, including a further 10.53% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Edgewell Personal Care's waste recovery rate increased by 67.62%, including a 34.51% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Edgewell Personal Care has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Edgewell Personal Care’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Edgewell Personal Care’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Edgewell Personal Care generated a total of 18,071 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.55% of Edgewell Personal Care'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. 98.45% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Edgewell Personal Care’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Edgewell Personal Care reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Edgewell Personal Care's total waste generation decreased by 30.46%, with an additional 10.53% 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 decreased by 59.91%, yet rose by 145.37% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Edgewell Personal Care'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 Edgewell Personal Care treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Edgewell Personal Care reported that 281 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.55% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 27.05% 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.