Waste Reduction & Circularity

Our company’s environmental footprint is directly tied to what we make and sell. We’re committed to creating and sourcing sustainable products and reducing unnecessary packaging and food waste. As part of our Recipe for Change, we’re eliminating food waste going to landfill, reducing the use of plastic, and accelerating our transition to a more circular economy.

Learn more on our website about our efforts to eliminate food waste going to landfill and reduce plastic waste.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

New Statewide Education Campaign Aims to Increase Recycling of Plastic Milk Jugs
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today launched a public information campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the recyclability of milk jugs made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) or #2 plastic.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Grocery Shopping for a Healthier Planet
"We want to do our part. We want to be incredible stewards to our customers, our communities and the environment," said Darcie Renn, Director of ESG & Sustainability for Albertsons Companies.

Environment

Washington State Safeway and Albertsons Stores Wish Customers a Happy Earth Day

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies, Beyond the Bag Celebrate Innovation Challenge Winners
After announcing the winners of the Beyond the Bag Innovation Challenge this week, the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag virtually rang the Closing Bell for the New York Stock Exchange.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Closed Loop Partners joins with CVS Health, Target & Walmart to Announce Winners of “Beyond the Bag” Innovation Challenge
The Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners announces the nine winners of the Beyond the Bag Challenge: ChicoBag, Domtar, Eon, Fill it Forward, GOATOTE, PlasticFri, Returnity, SmartC and Sway.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Joins Beyond the Bag Initiative
Albertsons Companies today announced that it has joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative, its latest step to contributing to efforts to reduce plastic waste. The Beyond the Bag Initiative, launched by the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, is a multi-year collaboration across retail sectors that aims to identify, test, and implement innovative new design solutions that serve the function of today’s single-use plastic retail bag, delivering ease and convenience for consumers while striving to lessen the impact on the environment.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Albertsons Companies Celebrates America Recycles Week
We recycle throughout our operations, including in our offices, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and stores! In 2019 alone, Albertsons Companies recycled more than 780 million pounds of cardboard and 25 million pounds of plastic film.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Trex Company and Albertsons Companies Recycle Bulk Pharmacy Dispensing Bottles to Make Decking Material and Keep Plastic Out of Landfills
Albertsons Cos. has collected more than 54,000 pounds of bulk medication dispensing bottles, the contents of which are used to fill individual prescriptions. Trex then recycles the plastic bottles to produce its environmentally friendly decking.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Join Albertsons Companies in Preventing and Reducing Food Waste
Happy Earth Day from Albertsons Companies! To minimize our impact on the planet, we take action across our company to reduce, repurpose, and donate unsold food.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pacific Coast Collaborative to Lead One of the Largest Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Food Waste
The Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC) announces plans to lead a US-based public-private partnership - one of the largest in the world - to address wasted food.
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