Tyson Foods’ Plants Mark Zero Waste to Landfill Milestone
April 22 2022 - 12:00PM
Tyson Foods announced today that six of its plants have achieved
Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) Gold level validation. These efforts
were validated by UL to UL 2799 Environmental Claim Validation
Procedure (ECVP) for ZWTL.
Tyson Foods’ facilities were recognized for reducing the
production of all by-products like animal fats, hides and inedible
proteins and reusing or recycling the remaining by-products to
support conservation and efficiency. By achieving this zero-waste
vision, facilities will reduce or eliminate their dependence on
landfills to help save costs.
The following six plants have earned Gold status, meaning that
95%-99% of their waste has been diverted from landfills:
- Newbern, Tenn.
- Obion County,
Tenn.
- Nashville, Ark.
- Hope, Ark.
- Albany, Ky.
- Camilla, Ga.
“We’re proud of our team members and the work they are doing to
reduce waste to landfills,” said Katherine Pickus, Vice President
of Sustainability & Global Impact at Tyson Foods. “These
validations reflect Tyson Foods’ dedication to making a positive
difference in the communities where we live and operate.”
Tyson Foods designed an integrated waste management system to
ensure resources are reused to the extent possible. An additional
indirect benefit of pursuing zero waste can be reducing greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions through the reduction of energy use needed to
create new materials.
“Tyson Foods’ participation in this voluntary third-party
validation marks their leadership in the pursuit of waste reduction
and recycling,” said Doug Lockard, Vice President and General
Manager of UL’s Retail and Consumer Products group. “We look
forward to validating more Tyson Foods’ facilities and continuing
to support their circular economy journey, which provides a clear
way for the company to measure and track progress to meet
sustainability goals.”
To achieve ZWTL goals, each location identifies methods for
handling waste in innovative ways to avoid disposal at landfills.
The ZWTL approach provides criteria for how to dispose of materials
such as packaging, compost, liquids and food. By participating in
UL’s ECVP and obtaining third-party validation, Tyson Foods’
facilities demonstrate a commitment to meet industry-leading
standards to reduce and divert waste to landfills.
Tyson Foods’ ZWTL efforts are part of a holistic approach to
sustainability that focuses on key social, environmental and
governance areas. Learn more about Tyson Foods’ sustainability
approach at https://www.tysonfoods.com/sustainability.
ABOUT TYSON FOODSTyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) is one
of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in
protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under four
generations of family leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio
of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire
Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State
Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more
sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise
the world’s expectations for how much good food can do.
Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had
approximately 137,000 team members at October 2, 2021. Through its
Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create
value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members
and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment
entrusted to
it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.
Media Contact: Derek Burleson|
derek.burleson@tyson.com
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