Conagra Brands Recognizes 10 Facilities as 2021 Zero Waste Champions
Conagra Brands has recognized ten of its facilities in the U.S. and Canada as 2021 Zero Waste Champions for achieving over 95% waste diversion from landfills. In fiscal year 2021, 87% of solid waste from all facilities was redirected towards more beneficial uses, including recycling and food donations. This initiative aims to enhance environmental sustainability by reducing waste, preserving natural resources, and combating climate change. Conagra's commitment to waste reduction reflects its ongoing efforts to innovate environmentally responsible practices.
- Ten facilities awarded Zero Waste Champion status for diverting over 95% of waste from landfills.
- In fiscal 2021, 87% of solid waste was repurposed through recycling and food donations.
- Conagra maintains a strategic approach to reduce waste and enhance resource utilization.
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CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of America Recycles Day, Conagra Brands is honoring its employees who are keeping materials out of landfills through innovative recycling and waste reduction measures. Ten Conagra facilities across the United States and Canada have been awarded Zero Waste Champion status for diverting more than 95 percent of waste materials from landfills. In fiscal year 2021, 87 percent of the solid waste generated at all Conagra's facilities was diverted to more beneficial uses through recycling, product donations to bolster food supplies at area food banks, use as animal feed, energy generation, or land applications to improve soil quality.
Conagra emphasizes a systematic and strategic approach to reduce the amount of waste its facilities generate to maximize the use of resources for the future. Conagra began the Zero Waste Champion program more than 10 years ago to recognize facilities that have employed environmentally responsible practices to avoid waste, which helps preserve natural resources, combat pollution, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
"Our teams are constantly exploring new, creative ways to eliminate waste and help reduce Conagra's climate impact," said Ale Eboli, executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Conagra Brands. "Our Zero Waste Champion facilities serve as a model for all production facilities to follow and I commend them for their efforts."
This year's honorees include frozen, snacks, international, and grocery manufacturing facilities. The 2021 Zero Waste Champion facilities are:
- Brookston, Indiana
- Dresden, Ontario
- Hamburg, Iowa
- Lake View, Iowa
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Maple Grove, Minnesota
- Menomonie, Wisconsin
- Oakdale, California
- Saint Elmo, Illinois
- Waseca, Minnesota
About Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit www.ConagraBrands.com.
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Tim Wrona, Conagra Brands
312-549-5400
tim.wrona@conagra.com
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