Green Plains Inc
Green Plains Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Green Plains 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.
| 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 Green Plains's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Green Plains generated a total of 6,261 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 23.78% of Green Plains's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 76.22% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Green Plains's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Green Plains's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Green Plains reported a total waste generation of 6,261 metric tonnes, of which 23.78% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Green Plains may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Insights into Green Plains’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Green Plains generated a total of 6,261 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.05% of Green Plains'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. 99.95% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.