Edible Garden Rolls Out Zero-Waste Inspired® Curb-Side Sustainable Pots
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) announced the full-scale rollout of its curb-side recyclable pot across its retail distribution network. The innovative packaging, first launched at Walmart, has already reduced CO2 emissions by 11,803 metric tons through Walmart's Project Gigaton Reporting. The company is now expanding this sustainable packaging solution to all retailers carrying Edible Garden's signature herbs.
The initiative ensures all take-home products are recyclable through most curb-side programs, advancing the company's Zero-Waste Inspired® mission while maintaining product quality and freshness. This development positions Edible Garden as a leader in sustainable packaging within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) ha annunciato il lancio su larga scala del suo vaso riciclabile da raccolta in tutta la sua rete di distribuzione al dettaglio. L'imballaggio innovativo, lanciato per la prima volta presso Walmart, ha già ridotto le emissioni di CO2 di 11.803 tonnellate metriche attraverso il Progetto Gigaton Reporting di Walmart. L'azienda sta ora espandendo questa soluzione di imballaggio sostenibile a tutti i rivenditori che offrono le erbe distintive di Edible Garden.
L'iniziativa garantisce che tutti i prodotti da portare a casa siano riciclabili attraverso la maggior parte dei programmi di raccolta differenziata, promuovendo la missione Zero-Waste Inspired® dell'azienda, mantenendo al contempo la qualità e la freschezza del prodotto. Questo sviluppo posiziona Edible Garden come leader nell'imballaggio sostenibile nel settore dell'agricoltura in ambiente controllato (CEA).
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) anunció el lanzamiento a gran escala de su maceta reciclable para la acera en toda su red de distribución minorista. El empaque innovador, lanzado por primera vez en Walmart, ya ha reducido las emisiones de CO2 en 11,803 toneladas métricas a través del Informe del Proyecto Gigaton de Walmart. La compañía ahora está expandiendo esta solución de empaque sostenible a todos los minoristas que ofrecen las hierbas distintivas de Edible Garden.
La iniciativa asegura que todos los productos para llevar sean reciclables a través de la mayoría de los programas de recolección, avanzando en la misión Zero-Waste Inspired® de la empresa, mientras mantiene la calidad y frescura del producto. Este desarrollo posiciona a Edible Garden como líder en empaque sostenible dentro del sector de agricultura en ambientes controlados (CEA).
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL)는 자사 소매 유통 네트워크 전반에 걸쳐 도로변에서 재활용 가능한 화분의 전면 배포를 발표했습니다. 혁신적인 포장은 월마트에서 처음 출시된 이후, 월마트의 기가톤 프로젝트 보고서를 통해 11,803 메트릭 톤의 CO2 배출을 줄였습니다. 회사는 이제 Edible Garden의 시그니처 허브를 취급하는 모든 소매점으로 이 지속 가능한 포장 솔루션을 확장하고 있습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 모든 포장 제품이 대부분의 도로변 프로그램을 통해 재활용 가능하도록 보장하며, 제품의 품질과 신선도를 유지하면서 회사의 Zero-Waste Inspired® 미션을 추진합니다. 이 발전은 Edible Garden을 통제된 환경 농업(CEA) 부문에서 지속 가능한 포장의 선두주자로 자리매김하게 합니다.
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) a annoncé le déploiement à grande échelle de son pot recyclable en bordure de route dans l'ensemble de son réseau de distribution au détail. L'emballage innovant, lancé pour la première fois chez Walmart, a déjà permis de réduire les émissions de CO2 de 11 803 tonnes métriques grâce au rapport du Projet Gigaton de Walmart. L'entreprise étend maintenant cette solution d'emballage durable à tous les détaillants proposant les herbes emblématiques d'Edible Garden.
Cette initiative garantit que tous les produits à emporter sont recyclables dans la plupart des programmes de collecte en bordure de route, avançant ainsi la mission Zero-Waste Inspired® de l'entreprise tout en maintenant la qualité et la fraîcheur des produits. Ce développement positionne Edible Garden comme un leader de l'emballage durable dans le secteur de l'agriculture en environnement contrôlé (CEA).
Edible Garden (Nasdaq: EDBL) gab die flächendeckende Einführung seines curb-side recycelbaren Topfes in seinem gesamten Einzelhandelsvertriebsnetz bekannt. Die innovative Verpackung, die erstmals bei Walmart eingeführt wurde, hat bereits die CO2-Emissionen um 11.803 metrische Tonnen durch Walmarts Projekt Gigaton Reporting reduziert. Das Unternehmen erweitert nun diese nachhaltige Verpackungslösung auf alle Einzelhändler, die die charakteristischen Kräuter von Edible Garden führen.
Die Initiative stellt sicher, dass alle zum Mitnehmen angebotenen Produkte über die meisten curb-side Programme recycelbar sind, fördert die Zero-Waste Inspired®-Mission des Unternehmens und bewahrt gleichzeitig die Produktqualität und Frische. Diese Entwicklung positioniert Edible Garden als führendes Unternehmen im Bereich nachhaltige Verpackungen innerhalb des Sektors der kontrollierten Umweltlandwirtschaft (CEA).
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New packaging solution ensures all take-home products are recyclable through most curb-side programs
BELVIDERE, NJ, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edible Garden AG Incorporated (“Edible Garden” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products, today announced the full-scale rollout of its curb-side recyclable pot across its retail distribution network. This innovative packaging, initially introduced at Walmart, reduced overall CO2 emissions by 11,803 metric tons in the Company’s Walmart’s Project Gigaton Reporting and is now expanding to all retailers carrying Edible Garden’s signature herbs.
"At Edible Garden, sustainability is more than just a goal—it is a core principle that guides everything we do," said Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. "The introduction of our curb-side recyclable pot marks a significant milestone in our commitment to environmental responsibility. Initially introduced at Walmart, this innovative packaging has already contributed to reduced overall CO2 emissions by 11,803 metric tons in the Company’s Walmart Project Gigaton Reporting, demonstrating the measurable impact of sustainable solutions at scale. By ensuring that all take-home customer packaging can be recycled through most curb-side collection programs, we are taking a meaningful step toward reducing waste and minimizing our ecological footprint.”
"This initiative strengthens our leadership in sustainable packaging within the CEA sector and underscores our commitment to the Zero-Waste Inspired® mission. By driving sustainability forward while maintaining the quality and freshness of our products, we provide consumers with an eco-friendly choice and support our retail partners—like Walmart—in meeting their sustainability goals. We take pride in aligning with the values of today’s environmentally conscious consumers, reinforcing our mission for a healthier, more sustainable future," concluded Mr. Kras.
ABOUT EDIBLE GARDEN®
Edible Garden AG Incorporated is a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products backed by Zero-Waste Inspired® next generation farming. Offered at over 5,000 stores in the US, Edible Garden is disrupting the CEA and sustainability technology movement with its safety-in-farming protocols, use of sustainable packaging, patented GreenThumb software and self-watering in-store displays. The Company currently operates its own state-of-the-art greenhouses and processing facilities in Belvidere, New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has a network of contract growers, all strategically located near major markets in the U.S. Its proprietary GreenThumb 2.0 patented (US Nos.: US 11,158,006 B1, US 11,410,249 B2 and US 11,830, 088 B2) software optimizes growing in vertical and traditional greenhouses while seeking to reduce pollution-generating food miles. Its proprietary patented (U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365) Self-watering display is designed to increase plant shelf life and provide an enhanced in-store plant display experience. Edible Garden is also a developer of ingredients and proteins, providing an accessible line of plant and whey protein powders under the Vitamin Way® and Vitamin Whey® brands. In addition, the Company’s Kick. Sports Nutrition line features premium performance products that cater to today’s health-conscious athletes. Furthermore, Edible Garden offers a line of sustainable food flavoring products such as Pulp gourmet sauces and chili-based products.
For more information on Pulp products go to https://www.pulpflavors.com/. For more information on Vitamin Whey® products go to https://vitaminwhey.com/. For more information on Edible Garden go to https://ediblegardenag.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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