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Surprising, isn't it? 🌱 Ever wondered about the tug-of-war between sustainability and cost in green building practices for food and beverage plants? So, here's the conundrum: How do we make environmentally conscious choices without breaking the bank? 💡💸 Well, did you know that green building practices not only benefit the environment but also enhance operational efficiency? By investing in energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials, food and beverage processing plants can reduce their carbon footprint and operating costs simultaneously. It’s a win-win situation where sustainability meets profitability. 🌱💼 I’d like to hear from you guys about why companies think going green is a waste of money? #SustainabilityStruggles #GreenBuildingDilemma

What is the best way to message reuse? 🤔♻️ We asked members of our Local Deep Dives subgroup this question (made up of individuals, coalitions, and groups working on local policy and implementation), and they gathered to exchange ideas on the most effective messaging for reuse across different audiences. When reaching out to food-service businesses, it’s important to keep it specific. There’s a big difference between a small coffee shop and a large restaurant. Make sure your messaging is specific to the type of business you’re addressing and adjust it to fit their needs 🫶💌 ➡️ Read more about how to message reuse to food service & local businesses, policymakers, schools, and event & large venues at https://lnkd.in/erYQw4Dw #reusables #plasticfree #saynotoplastic #weheartreuse #reusewins #choosetoreuse #reuseproviders #smallbusiness #climateaction

Heritage Grocers Group Showcases Sustainability Efforts     This Earth Week, Heritage Grocers Group is showcasing its efforts to create lasting and positive sustainability impacts that benefit customers, team members, and communities where the Hispanic grocer continues to grow and operate.  As a company, Heritage prioritizes its people and the planet. By combining employee empowerment with data-driven sustainability initiatives, its leadership team is working to create a positive impact for generations to come.    “At Heritage, environmental consciousness is at the core of everything we do. This benefits both our team members and customers,” said Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer. “By reducing food waste, improving inventory productivity, minimizing landfill contributions and promoting energy efficiency, we positively impact our surroundings. “As grocers, clear sustainability targets empower team members to make a difference, whether it’s reducing water usage, conserving energy or minimizing waste.” Building a sustainable future Heritage’s commitment to operational excellence extends beyond the bottom line. Sustainability is a core value that shapes everything the company does.  Here are a few examples of how its environmental stewardship shines:  Data-driven sustainability: Heritage has implemented standardized data systems, enhancing transparency and accountability. Its innovative carbon accounting platform tracks carbon emissions, enabling targeted reduction strategies. Optimizing refrigeration: To optimize maintenance and minimize leaks, it has introduced a new refrigeration tagging system. Real-time monitoring ensures efficient energy use and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.  Smart transportation: By geo-tagging its fleet, Heritage has gained insights into routes, fuel consumption and emissions, informing decisions on optimization and alternative fuels. Energy efficiency upgrades: More than 30 percent of its stores have undergone significant upgrades, from energy-efficient lighting to modern HVAC systems. Food waste reduction: Its commitment extends beyond operations – it collaborates with local food banks, shelters, and community organizations, diverting 1.5 million pounds of organic food waste from landfills. A report from Carol Radice | The Shelby Report. #rsaamerica #heritagegrocersgroup #sustainability #groceryindustry #usa #proudpartners

Kent Crisps: Leading the Way in Sustainable Snacking! At Kent Crisps, sustainability is ingrained in our DNA. Here's how we're leading the way: 🥔 We proudly use British Red Tractor potatoes, ensuring sustainable and ethical practices. 🌍 By partnering with local producers, we minimise food miles, reducing transportation emissions and contributing to our local economy. ♻️ While our crisp packets are recyclable at larger supermarket facilities, we're actively exploring options to make home recycling more accessible. Increasing recycling rates and cutting waste are top priorities for us. 💡 Our HQ implements energy-saving practices like energy-efficient lighting and appliances, alongside smart thermostats and motion sensors, reducing our energy footprint. At Kent Crisps, we're not just talking the talk – we're paving the way in the snack industry. On Earth Day, we're proud to showcase our commitment to sustainability and encourage others to join us on this journey towards a greener future. Let's lead by example and make a positive impact together! #earthday2024 #planetvsplastics

Have a read; BevNET.com today published this article about raising the sustainability level adopted by canned water companies. At rök glacier water… our carbon foot print is actually equal to/less than it would be if we just let the water flow from glacier to river and through multiple dams and water processing facilities. This was all built into our “Intentional Sustainability” initiatives incorporated into the company in launch of our brand. Its been four years now and one thing is certain… canned water is the fastest growing water category, data we have been showing buyers at the retail level for years… Retailers who have grasped this change are seeing remarkable profit margins while those choosing to ignore the trending data are not listening to their customers and missing margin opportunities as well as losing ESG credibility by continuing to add more plastic to landfills. Safeway Sobeys Loblaw Companies Limited saveonfood.pro Calgary Coop Sunterra Quality Food Markets Inc. What are you purchasing for your at home needs? The average person needs 8 cans/day.

The beverage industry needs to do better when it comes to packaging. Transitioning from plastic to paper isn't the solution as it merely shifts the problem rather than solving it. The good news is, there are more sustainable alternatives out there waiting to be embraced! Watch our new video to learn how! #Sustainability #PackagingSolutions #BeerPackaging #BeveragePackaging #Beer #RTD

🌱 Eco-Friendly & Sustainable 🌍 Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond just words!   BodiGard is designed with sustainability at its core; 100% recyclable, offering zero environmental impact. With no used in the production process, BodiGard helps reduce water usage by up to 41%, improves energy efficiency by up to 28%, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30%.   Additionally, BodiGard has a long lifespan of up to 200 washes, requires washing and drying at low temperatures (<90°F), and never needs ironing!   By choosing BodiGard, you’re not just investing in quality, but in a sustainable future. 🌍 #EcoFriendly #SustainableYarn #SustainableFuture #GreenManufacturing

Ever toss something 'compostable' into the bin and wonder if it's just going on a round trip back to your shopping list instead of becoming one with Mother Earth? 🌎😅 Well, at HeyJute™, we're cutting the compost confusion. 🌿 Our vision is bold: to craft products that bypass the need for any waste management system altogether. Imagine using a product for decades, and then, instead of needing a facility to break it down, you simply return it to nature, where it enhances rather than burdens the environment. So what do we offer? 1) Products made of Jute. A jute bag will last you a decade, at least. And when you're done with it (whenever that happens), you can just lay the fabric into the soil of your garden, or just return it to nature. Jute will decompose naturally and coalese with the soil and in fact promote further vegetative growth! No outside management system required. 2) We also offer plates and bowls made of leaves and twings. Yes, that's right 100% leafs and twigs. Check out LilLeaf.net — an emblematic of our commitment to this vision. These products are a testament to the elegance and resilience of nature, designed to be reintegrated with the earth seamlessly, like a leaf falling to the ground. 🍃 When you're done with it, dispose of it as you would a leaf. At HeyJute, we go beyond creating recyclable items (recyling is a busted myth); we're pioneering a new era of innovation with products that enrich our ecosystems naturally. This is the HeyJute™ difference. #Sustainability #Innovation #HeyJute #EcoFriendlyLiving #WasteReduction #SalLeafSolutions #groceryinnovation #nogreewashing #greenwashing #homecompostable #compostablepackaging #composting #sustainableproducts #sustainableprocurement

♻️ Reduce your #environmental impact with our #recyclable and #biodegradable pouches. ✅ There are so many benefits to choosing flexible packaging for your products. We’ve chosen three points to highlight today- 🍲 Our high barrier films are designed to keep your product in and light and air out, prolonging the shelf life, reducing damaging and reducing food waste. 🌊 It requires less water and energy to create pouches than other conventional packaging such as glass jars. 🪶 Flexible packaging is light weight and slots together better than jars or cans, making it cheaper and less energy intensive to transfer. ☎️ Get in touch and find out all the other benefit to flexible packaging and make the change today! 🌐 www.harkwell.co.uk #pouch #packaging #recycle #environment

Looking for ways to make a positive impact this Earth Day? Start by choosing products from environmentally-conscious suppliers like Primabake. Its sustainable baking paper is proof that we can premium baking paper while still caring for the planet. Let's bake a better future together! #EarthDay #SustainableLiving #GreenInnovation #Sustainability #compostable #recycle #savetheearth #responsible #planetvsplastics #paperindustry #parchmentpaper @earthday.org