The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has released poll data revealing how Americans are balancing the rising cost of living while keeping the health of the planet top of mind. The poll demonstrated some concern for the environment with grocery planning but reveals there is significant room for growth. Global food production has a major impact […]
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Target Offers Sustainable Wine In Paper Bottles
The Target Corporation is the first major U.S. supermarket retailer to commission a range of sustainable wines in low carbon paper bottles that will save the equivalent of nearly 100 tons of carbon dioxide. The Collective Good wine range, which is bottled exclusively in the paper Frugal Bottle, has a Red Blend, a Sauvignon Blanc, […]
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H-E-B Gives Away 274K Reusable Bags For Earth Day
As part of its annual Earth Day celebration, H-E-B gave away 274,000 reusable bags to customers across Texas. Beginning at 8 a.m. April 22, shoppers who visited any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas were eligible to receive a bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more than 3.2 […]
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Wakefern, ShopRite Partner For Earth Day Cleanup At NJ Park
About 50 volunteers from supermarket cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. and the ShopRite in Old Bridge, New Jersey, cleared about 30 bags of litter and debris from Old Bridge Waterfront Park on Earth Day, April 22. Wakefern volunteers who collected nearly 400 pounds of trash from the park during an Earth Month volunteer day last year […]
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Southeastern Grocers Releases Annual Impact Report
Southeastern Grocers released its 2024 Impact Report to coincide with Earth Day on April 22. In addition, the grocer supported local conservation efforts through financial donations and volunteer opportunities for employees at nine Earth Month events in partnership with organizations across its five-state footprint. Southeastern Grocers’ annual report highlights its accomplishments over the last year […]
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SpartanNash Commemorates Earth Day With Accessibility Ramp Build Event
SpartanNash has partnered with Home Repair Services and Trex Co. in honor of Earth Day, transforming plastic grocery bags recycled at company-operated stores into accessibility ramps for veterans in need. “By upcycling returned plastic bags into accessibility ramps for veterans, we are giving the gift of mobility in a sustainable, eco-friendly way,” said SpartanNash Chief […]
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Natural Grocers Commemorates Earth Day With Deals, Sweepstakes
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is celebrating Earth Day with special savings, giveaways and educational efforts. Each year, the company showcases environmentally conscious products and practices and hosts a special fundraiser throughout April to bring awareness to the importance of a healthy planet. The company’s month-long Earth Day celebration culminates with three days of Earth Day […]
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Publix Promotes Commitment To Sustainability
Publix is sharing its commitment to sustainability as the U.S. celebrates Earth Month and Earth Day on April 22. Being a good steward of the environment is ingrained in the culture of the Lakeland, Florida-based company, as it touches on two cornerstones of its mission: responsibility to communities and not tolerating waste. “Our commitment to […]