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Kroger Makes Progress Towards Zero Waste
CINCINNATI — Kroger here committed to moving retail locations toward "zero waste" and sourcing 100% certified sustainable palm oil as it published its seventh annual sustainability report.
Kroger said it is moving toward the Environmental Protection Agency’s zero waste threshold of 90% in all Kroger retail locations. To get there, Kroger will increase the diversion rate to 65% for all stores by the end of 2013, and to 70% by the end of 2015. Today, the company diverts 58% of waste.
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