SECTOR RESOURCES - GROCERY
Grocers have a number of resources available to them to lessen their impact on the environment and improve the bottom line. Resources include voluntary programs through the EPA to improve refrigeration efficiency, alternatives for food disposal, plastic bag recycling, reusable transport packaging options, and more.
Resources
Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling
- It‘s in the Bag Plastic Bag & Film Recycling Program
It‘s in the Bag is a program that provides employment for adults with disabilities while recycling plastic bags and film. Opportunities for businesses and consumers to recycle material through It‘s in the Bag exist throughout Minnesota. Visit the website or contact Minnesota Waste Wise for more information. - Environmental Practices Inventory: A Survey of Minnesota Grocers (MPCA 2009)
- Reusable Transport Packaging Directory (MPCA)
- Food Waste/Organics Composting
- Anaerobic Digestion (Food Waste) General Info (EPA)
- Surplus Food Recovery and Recycling Success Stories (EPA)