Reusable Plastic Combos for Work in Progress Support Smithfield’s Green Goals

Changing two processes to use reusable, folding, plastic combos and baskets greatly reduced cardboard waste at the meat processor’s Sioux City facility.

Joyce Fassl
Sep 7, 2021

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