- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Sappi’s Key Performance Indicators: Creative Uses for Solid Waste https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/74181?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/74181?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/74181?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Sappi’s Key Performance Indicators: Creative Uses for Solid Waste&body=ESG News from Sappi North America https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/74181?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Production & the Circular Economy](/categories/responsible-production-circular-economy) # Sappi’s Key Performance Indicators: Creative Uses for Solid Waste Dec 13, 2016 9:00 AM ET Campaign: [Sustainability Report 2015](/news/campaign/sustainability-report-2015) Managing our solid waste and finding ways to minimize it remains a focus at all Sappi’s North American mills. Increased lime kiln capacity at the Cloquet Mill increased internal recycling of lime mud and decreased overall chemical consumption and waste to landfill. Higher use of natural gas at the Somerset Mill drove lower waste to landfill from ash generated during the combustion of biomass. At the same time, we continue to increase our beneficial use of solid waste program, which aids farmers by providing excess lime mud and boiler ash, amendments used to manage soil pH, improving growing conditions for certain crops. Have you missed our other performance indicators? See them all in our latest Sustainability Report: . ### Additional Media #### Images [ ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/2015_SR_Page_25_Solid_Waste_KPI.JPG?h=49949f87) ](https://3blcdn.com/images/2015_SR_Page_25_Solid_Waste_KPI.JPG) [![Sappi Logo](/sites/default/files/2024-09/Logo_Sappi-North-America.jpeg)](/profiles/sappi-north-america) ### More from Sappi North America ###### [Sappi North America Earns EcoVadis Platinum Rating, Sixth Since 2020](/news/sappi-north-america-earns-ecovadis-platinum-rating-sixth-2020) May 6, 2026 1:15 PM ET ###### [Sappi North America Introduces LusterFSB OGR, a Grease Resistant Food Service Board Designed for Compostability ](/news/sappi-north-america-introduces-lusterfsb-ogr-grease-resistant-food-service-board-designed) Apr 14, 2026 8:05 AM ET ###### [Sappi Recognized With Climate Performance Award From ClimateWork Maine](/news/sappi-recognized-climate-performance-award-climatework-maine) Mar 20, 2026 11:40 AM ET ###### [Sappi’s Strong Sustainability Performance Confirmed by CDP A List 2025](/news/sappis-strong-sustainability-performance-confirmed-cdp-list-2025) Jan 15, 2026 3:45 PM ET ###### [Sappi Assembles Top Manufacturing Talent To Lead Growth in Maine and Beyond](/news/sappi-assembles-top-manufacturing-talent-lead-growth-maine-and-beyond) Sep 30, 2025 9:40 AM ET ###### [Sappi Showcases “What’s Next” in Sustainable Packaging at PackExpo Las Vegas](/news/sappi-showcases-whats-next-sustainable-packaging-packexpo-las-vegas) Sep 29, 2025 10:30 AM ET ###### [Sappi North America CEO Michael Haws Named Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader of the Year](/news/sappi-north-america-ceo-michael-haws-named-mainebiz-2025-business-leader-year) Mar 25, 2025 11:05 AM ET ###### [Sappi North America Announces Strategic Leadership Changes Across Key Business Divisions](/news/sappi-north-america-announces-strategic-leadership-changes-across-key-business-divisions) Sep 19, 2024 11:30 AM ET