In 2025, Scotts Miracle-Gro 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 33,997.292a | 31,213.142a | 38,956.962a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 2,967,230.643a | 2,948,177.042a | 2,526,115.148a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 3,734.517a | 2,994.889a | 3,536.388a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 22,726.792a | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Scotts Miracle-Gro generated a total of 33,997metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 8,727.84% of Scotts Miracle-Gro's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 66.85% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Scotts Miracle-Gro reported a total waste generation of 33,997 metric tonnes, of which 8,727.84% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Scotts Miracle-Gro has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2023, Scotts Miracle-Gro's total waste generation decreased by 12.73%, yet rose by 8.92% in 2025, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, Scotts Miracle-Gro's waste recovery rate increased by 34.6%, but declined by 7.6% in 2025, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management.a
Overall, Scotts Miracle-Gro’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2025, Scotts Miracle-Gro generated a total of 33,997 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 10.98% of Scotts Miracle-Gro'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.89.02% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Scotts Miracle-Gro's total waste generation fell by 12.73%, but rose by 8.92% in 2025, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Scotts Miracle-Gro's total output increased by 21.01%, including a further 14.48% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Scotts Miracle-Gro had previously reduced its waste generation, but recent increases in both volume and hazardousness suggest potential reversals or emerging operational risks that warrant further investigation.a