Conagra Brands Announces Its 2020 Zero Waste Champions

Eight Conagra facilities across the U.S. and Mexico were recognized for achieving 95% waste diversion.

Nov 18th, 2020

Conagra Brands is honoring its employees who are keeping materials out of landfills through innovative recycling and waste reduction measures. Eight Conagra facilities have been awarded Zero Waste Champion status for diverting more than 95% of waste materials from landfills, helping Conagra achieve an 84%companywide waste diversion rate in the 2020 fiscal year.

This year’s 2020 Zero Waste Champion facilities are:

Brookston, Ind.
Hamburg, Iowa
Irapuato, Mexico
Lakeview, Iowa
Mankato, Minn.
Maple Grove, Minn.
Oakdale, Calif.
Waseca, Minn.

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