Freeport-McMoran generated 660.86 Mn t of waste, of which 0.02% was sustainably handled (2021)

Freeport-Mcmoran

Operational Waste Production

12: Responsible Consumption and Production12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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2020-08-03 - Impact Analyst Luca L.

Annually, the world generates 2 Bn tonnes (t) of solid municipal waste1. About 40% of the waste generated globally is managed improperly, dumped, or openly burned, while only 14% is recycled2. Landfilled waste releases greenhouse gases such as CO2...

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Freeport-Mcmoran

Operational Waste Production

12: Responsible Consumption and Production12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Written by
Reviewed by
2020-08-03 - Impact Analyst Luca L.

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