Kroger recycling program hits million-item milestone
The retailer’s initiative has recycled more than 1 million pieces of plastic packaging.
The Kroger Co. has announced its innovative recycling program has hit a major milestone: recycling more than 1 million pieces of Our Brands flexible plastic product packaging. The company shared it is offering customers more items with upcycled ingredients with the addition of two new Simple Truth products to advance sustainability.
"We are continually looking for creative and innovative solutions to support our vision of creating zero-waste communities," says Juan De Paoli, vice president of Our Brands for Kroger. "Our customers sharing in that commitment by recycling packaging and purchasing products made with upcycled ingredients, alongside our efforts to advance sustainability, makes important progress toward eliminating waste and creating healthy, thriving communities."