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Material Diversion Rate Calculator

Online material diversion rate calculator. Scenario estimate, not a certified environmental assessment. Verify all supplied factors, dates, system boundaries and comparison baselines.

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material diversion rate calculator online

Use material diversion rate calculator online for recycled kg, composted kg, landfill kg. Scenario estimate, not a certified environmental assessment. Verify all supplied factors, dates, system boundaries and comparison baselines.

How to use it

Enter recycled kg. Set composted kg, landfill kg. Select Calculate and check the labeled output. Copy or download the JSON result.

Options and example settings

OptionChoices / valueExample default
recycled kgMain input. Zero or positive values. 60
composted kgOption. Zero or positive values. 20
landfill kgOption. Zero or positive values. 20

Calculation method

diversion_pct = 100*(recycled_kg+composted_kg)/positive(recycled_kg+composted_kg+landfill_kg) (^ means exponentiation; trig functions ending in d use degrees).

Worked examples

Apply material diversion rate calculator to the case below, keeping the displayed units and assumptions. Scenario estimate, not a certified environmental assessment. Verify all supplied factors, dates, system boundaries and comparison baselines.

Material Diversion Rate Calculator — worked case

Settings: composted kg: 20; landfill kg: 20

Input:

60

Calculated result for these inputs:

Output:

{
  "diversion_pct": 80
}

Choose the right tool

Select a calculation with a clear system boundary. Emissions factors and global warming potentials must match the gas, period, location and assessment method. Example factors are illustrative and are not certified local values.

Limitations and common mistakes

  • Scenario estimate, not a certified environmental assessment. Verify all supplied factors, dates, system boundaries and comparison baselines.
  • Use the displayed unit in every field. Ratios and percentages are different inputs; percent fields use values such as 25 rather than 0.25.

Frequently asked questions

How can I use material diversion rate calculator online?

Enter recycled kg. Set composted kg, landfill kg. Select Calculate and check the labeled output. Copy or download the JSON result.

Where is my input processed?

The bundled tool processes input in your browser. It does not upload tool input to a conversion service. Other site plugins, analytics, advertising and browser extensions may have separate behavior.

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