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July 25, 2012
Two R.I. Shaw's stores achieve zero-waste landmark

Supervalu banner Shaw's announced that two of its Rhode Island locations diverted more than 90% of store waste from local landfills as part of the company's zero-waste program.

April 23, 2012
Five Shaw’s Supermarkets reach waste milestone

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Five Shaw’s Supermarkets in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, have reached a major environmental milestone in the company’s “zero waste” program by diverting over 90% of all store waste from local landfills.

The environmental impact of the five stores has been significant:

In November 2010, the stores were generating an average of 745 lbs. of waste each day per store.

 

April 14, 2011
RadioShack launches contest to promote electronics recycling

RadioShack announced that it is giving customers the chance to win the new eco-friendly Nissan Leaf simply by trading in their used electronics devices.

March 18, 2011
Walmart dumps the extra waste

Walmart announced it has eliminated more than 80% of the waste that would go to landfills from its operations in California by implementing a comprehensive waste reduction program. The results far exceed national average where EPA estimates only 45% of waste is diverted from landfills and the California rate of 65%.

November 29, 2010
Two Albertsons stores earn 'zero waste' distinction

Albertsons, part of the nationwide Supervalu family of grocery stores, announced two of its Santa...

November 11, 2010
Best Buy encourages consumers to recycle on Nov. 15

Best Buy announced that it is encouraging consumers nationwide to take action on America Recycles...

May 25, 2010
Best Buy partners with EPA to promote proper appliance disposal

Best Buy announced it has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Responsible Appliance...

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