United Natural Foods Inc
United Natural Foods Waste Data Preview
In 2023, United Natural Foods 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into United Natural Foods's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, United Natural Foods generated a total of 80,850 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 62.45% of United Natural Foods's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 37.5% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
United Natural Foods's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of United Natural Foods's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, United Natural Foods reported a total waste generation of 80,850 metric tonnes, of which 62.45% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that United Natural Foods is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has United Natural Foods reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, United Natural Foods's total waste generation has decreased by 1.15%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies. a
Over the same period, United Natural Foods's waste recovery rate increased by 2.41%. a
United Natural Foods’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into United Natural Foods’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, United Natural Foods generated a total of 80,850 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 0.05% of United Natural Foods'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. a
United Natural Foods’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How United Natural Foods reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, United Natural Foods's total waste generation has decreased by 1.15%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies. a
Overall, United Natural Foods'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. a