CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebrating
America Recycles Day, a day created to raise awareness around
recycling and keeping materials out of landfills, Conagra Brands,
Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is honoring its employees' commitment to reducing
waste through its Zero Waste Champion awards. Eleven facilities are
being recognized as Zero Waste Champions for their efforts to
divert more than 95 percent of materials from landfills through
recycling and other innovative waste reduction measures. These
facilities helped Conagra achieve an 85 percent1
companywide waste diversion rate in fiscal 2019.
Conagra's zero waste strategy revolves around systematically and
strategically reducing the amount of waste our facilities generate
to maximize the use of resources for the future. For unavoidable
waste, comprised mainly of food and packaging materials, the
company encourages imaginative ways to donate, reuse or
recycle, such as composting or diverting organic waste to
animal feed. The Zero Waste Champion facilities are critical
in leading the company's zero waste efforts and this year's
honorees include frozen, snacks, international, and grocery
manufacturing facilities from both the legacy Conagra and Pinnacle
Foods networks.
"Conagra Brands is committed to reducing waste throughout our
operations through recycling and other measures," said Katya Hantel, director, Sustainable Development,
Conagra Brands. "As we celebrate America Recycles Day, we're
proud to honor our Zero Waste Champion facilities and employees who
are leading the company's recycling efforts and identifying
innovative opportunities to reduce waste at the source."
The 2019 Zero Waste Champion facilities include:
- Brookston, Indiana
- Centralia, Illinois
- Dresden, Ontario
- Hamburg, Iowa
- Irapuato, Mexico
- Lakeview, Iowa
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Maple Grove, Minnesota
- Mattoon, Illinois
- Oakdale, California
- Waseca, Minnesota
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 Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®,
as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®,
Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for
every occasion. For more information, visit
www.conagrabrands.com.
1Companywide waste diversion rate for legacy Conagra
Brands facilities only.
For more information, please contact:
MEDIA:
Kristine Mulford
312-549-5522
Kristine.mulford@conagra.com
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