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Şişecam Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Şişecam 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 Şişecam's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Şişecam generated a total of 1,327,437 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 14.13% of Şişecam's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 85.85% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Şişecam's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Şişecam's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Şişecam reported a total waste generation of 1,327,437 metric tonnes, of which 14.13% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Şişecam may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Şişecam reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Şişecam's total waste generation decreased by 21.51%, including a further 46.68% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Şişecam's waste recovery rate declined by 6.11%, yet improved by 56.98% in 2023, pointing to a recent rebound or renewed focus on better waste treatment outcomes.
Overall, Şişecam’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.
Şişecam’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Şişecam’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Şişecam generated a total of 1,327,437 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1% of Şişecam'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% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Şişecam’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Şişecam reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Şişecam's total waste generation decreased by 21.51%, with an additional 46.68% 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 59.29%, yet rose by 93.37% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Şişecam'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 Şişecam treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Şişecam reported that 13,217 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (77.98%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Şişecam has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.