Step-by-step instructions
- Enter or select Waste diverted.
- Enter or select Diversion goal.
- Tap Calculate.
- Review the result shown directly below the calculator.
Waste Diversion Progress Calculator
Calculate waste diversion progress calculator by comparing waste diverted with diversion goal.
How to use the Waste Diversion Progress Calculator
Calculate waste diversion progress calculator by comparing waste diverted with diversion goal.
What the inputs mean
- Waste diverted
- Enter the value requested by this field label.
- Diversion goal
- Enter the full amount, target, goal, or capacity used as the comparison value.
Formula or calculation method
Waste diverted is divided by Diversion goal and the result is multiplied by 100 to express the relationship as a percentage.
Example
For example, if Waste diverted is 25 and Diversion goal is 100, the calculated result is 25%.
How to understand the result
The result is a percentage. A higher or lower percentage has different meaning depending on the calculator, so compare it with the goal, limit, benchmark, or historical value relevant to your situation.
Tip: Keep all values in compatible units and use values from the same time period when the calculator compares two amounts.