In observance of Earth Month in April, New Seasons Market has begun its “Growing Better Together: 1% for Soil Health” campaign. The grocer is collaborating with more than 50 like-minded brands to contribute 1 percent of sales to support Zero Foodprint, a nonprofit that works with farmers to implement regenerative farming practices that restore soil health, […]
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ShopRite Launches Earth Month Challenge To Promote Sustainability
ShopRite is celebrating Earth Month in April by introducing an “Earth Month Challenge” for stores, encouraging employees to explore new ways to reduce their location’s environmental impact and increase sustainability. The top three ShopRite stores that take the most actionable steps to reduce their environmental impact will be recognized with special celebrations. According to ShopRite, […]
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Dole Expands Plastic Waste Reduction In Banana, Pineapple Operations
In order to reduce plastic waste, Dole Food Co. is expanding its commercial use of Oxifilm, a macro-perforated, 100-percent recyclable stretch film, across its banana and pineapple operations in Latin America. The expansion – set for late April – will further replace use of corner boards, straps and clamps from the palletization process, eliminating about […]
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Pulmuone Celebrates Earth Month With Limited-Edition Packaging
Pulmuone is celebrating Earth Month with the launch of limited-edition packaging designs, appearing on tofu products nationwide throughout April. Pulmuone’s limited-time packaging is returning for the second year in a row, this year with bright illustrations that highlight the beauty of nature and showcase greener habits – from planting trees and enjoying outdoor activities to […]
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H-E-B Offers $140K In Grants To Plant Trees Across TX
For Earth Month in April, H-E-B is ramping up its efforts to plant more trees across Texas, awarding $5,000 grants to nonprofits, municipalities and civic organizations interested in planting native trees in publicly accessible areas. Those groups must apply by the May 30 deadline at ourtexasourfuture.com/trees-for-texans. Grant recipients will be notified in July. Launched fall […]
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Mariano’s Diverts 1M Pounds Of Food Waste Into Renewable Energy, Compost
Green Era Campus and Mariano’s are celebrating 1 million pounds of food waste recycled into renewable energy and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership began in 2023 at the Mariano’s location in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and eventually expanded to the Oak Lawn location. The chain plans to include eight additional stores in the program (Bridgeport, Edgewater, Lakeshore East, […]
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PepsiCo’s Watershed Projects Aim To Replenish Millions Of Gallons Of Water
PepsiCo’s more than $1.8 million investment in four watershed replenishment programs in the U.S. last year aims to provide multi-pronged benefits to land and communities in high water-risk areas. Replenishing water in high water-risk areas is integral to PepsiCo’s broader pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) ambition of becoming Net Water Positive by 2030. The projects take specialized approaches […]
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Natural Grocers Celebrates Annual Ladybug Love Campaign
In honor of Earth Month, Natural Grocers is partnering with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug Love campaign, encouraging communities to pledge to protect beneficial insects and further the organization’s mission to help farmers adopt regenerative organic agricultural methods. For more than 77 years, Rodale Institute has advanced organic agriculture through science, proving that “healthy […]