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Conagra Recognizes 2021 Zero Waste Champions

Specialty Food Association

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 U.S. 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 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.

"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, in a statement. "Our Zero Waste Champion facilities serve as a model for all production facilities to follow, and I commend them for their efforts."

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.

This year's honorees include these frozen, snacks, international, and grocery manufacturing facilities:

  • Brookston, Indiana
  • Dresden, Ontario
  • Hamburg, Iowa
  • Lake View, Iowa
  • Mankato, Minnesota
  • Maple Grove, Minnesota
  • Menomonie, Wisconsin
  • Oakdale, California
  • Saint Elmo, Illinois
  • Waseca, Minnesota

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