Owens Corning
Owens Corning Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Owens Corning 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 Owens Corning's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Owens Corning generated a total of 834,118 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 63.28% of Owens Corning's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 36.72% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Owens Corning's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Owens Corning's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Owens Corning reported a total waste generation of 834,118 metric tonnes, of which 63.28% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Owens Corning is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Owens Corning reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2018, Owens Corning's total waste generation decreased by 4.64%, including a further 5.17% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Owens Corning's waste recovery rate increased by 5.59%, including a 5.73% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Owens Corning 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.
Owens Corning’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Owens Corning’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Owens Corning generated a total of 834,118 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.84% of Owens Corning'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. 99.16% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Owens Corning’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Owens Corning reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2018, Owens Corning's total waste generation decreased by 4.64%, with an additional 5.17% 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 in Owens Corning's total output increased by 101.28%, including a further 42.44% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Owens Corning'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 Owens Corning treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Owens Corning reported that 6,987 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.84% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 26.13% 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.