Kadant Inc
Kadant Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Kadant 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 Kadant's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Kadant generated a total of 3,772 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 61.44% of Kadant's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 38.56% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Kadant's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Kadant's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Kadant reported a total waste generation of 3,772 metric tonnes, of which 61.44% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Kadant is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Insights into Kadant’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Kadant generated a total of 3,772 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 3.7% of Kadant'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. 96.3% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
How does Kadant treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Kadant reported that 140 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 3.7% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 16.27% 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.