Rate of reuse and recycling of i) waste or ii) product/material outflows (%).
Unit
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The unit(s) of measurement applicable to the metric.
: Percentage (%)
Indicator
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Indicators were developed by WBCSD. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Waste minimized, reused, composted or recycled
Metric type
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The category of nature-related metrics. Learn more on the Methodology page.
: Pressure
Framework alignment notes
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The details of a metric’s alignment to each framework, including where the same or similar metric can be found within the listed framework.
GBF Target 18, Target 14
TNFD A23.1
Target example
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An example target and the target source are presented to illustrate how a target could be set for this metric. Learn more on the Methodology page.
[Company name] will increase the rate of reuse and recycling of [waste type or product/material outflows] by [target percentage]% by [target year], compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Sector
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Each metric applies to one sector.
Built Environment
Value chain stage
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Each metric applies to one or more stages of the value chain aligned with the associated actions.
Raw MaterialsManufacturingUseEnd of Life
Metric assessment
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The relevance and feasibility scores were determined by WBCSD member companies. Learn more on the Methodology page.
Relevance:Low
Feasibility:Low
Related actions
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The other actions that the metric is mapped to.
Use recycled, renewable, or biodegradable materials to reduce reliance on virgin and fossil-based resources
Reduce water consumption by maximizing the recovery of process water and by using alternative water resources
Promote the reuse, recovery, and recycling of residuals and by-products to reduce waste
Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity
Optimize waste segregation processes to facilitate upcycling, reuse or sale of byproducts of wastestreams
Prevent pollution or contamination of water bodies
Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity
Encourage sustainable behaviors among building users to reduce energy use
Adopt extended producer responsibility models to control end-of-life waste