CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction
with America Recycles Day, a day created to raise awareness around
recycling and keeping materials out of our landfills, Conagra
Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is honoring employees' commitment to
reducing waste through its Zero Waste Champion Awards. Given to
facilities that have redirected more than 95 percent of materials
that would have otherwise been sent to landfills, the Zero Waste
Champion Awards are an integral part of Conagra's zero waste
strategy. This year nine facilities have been awarded and with
their efforts, Conagra has achieved an 81.7 percent landfill
diversion rate in the 2017 fiscal year.
"Waste reduction is critically important our company and we are
dedicated to making improvements throughout our operations as part
of our zero waste strategy," said Gail
Tavill, vice president, sustainable development, Conagra
Brands. "Our Zero Waste Champions exemplify this commitment and
demonstrate how employees are taking ownership to drive maximum use
of material resources."
Conagra Brands' zero waste strategy focuses on strategically
reducing the amount of waste generated in our facilities and
avoiding the need to transport valuable materials for discard in
landfills. By characterizing materials that don't make it
into finished goods as "by-products" instead of "waste", we create
a culture that allows a shift in thinking away from disposal and
towards value creation. Many by-products of food preparation
are highly valued as animal feed, source material for recycling,
energy recovery or composting, or sometimes even suitable for
donation to feed people when safe and properly
handled.
Conagra Brands 2017 Zero Waste Champion award winners include:
Dresden, Canada; Hamburg, Iowa; Irapuato, Mexico; Kent, Washington; Lake View, Iowa; Maple Grove, Minn.; Menomonie, Wis.; Oakdale, Calif.; Waterloo, Iowa.
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 Marie
Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, Hunt's®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®
and Orville Redenbacher's®, as well as emerging brands,
including Alexia®, Blake's®, Frontera® and Duke's®, offer choices
for every occasion. For more information,
visit www.conagrabrands.com.
For more information, please contact:
MEDIA: Kristine Mulford
224-321-2995
Kristine.mulford@conagra.com
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