Thank you for contacting The Coca-Cola Company, Mr. Paquette. We appreciate your interest in our Company.
Our vision is to eventually bring to market plastic bottles that are made with 100 percent renewable raw materials and are still fully recyclable, just as existing PET bottles are. We also are working with partners to advance technologies to allow us to use other plant materials for future generations of the PlantBottle packaging. Ultimately, our goal is to develop recyclable plastic bottles made from plant-based waste –turning waste into a resource.
Should you have additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact us again.
Please use the record number below should you have additional questions.
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1/12 Response from Unilever (Bryers, Dove, Hellman's...)
Thank you for contacting Unilever.
We believe there has never been a better time to create a better future for our children; the world where everyone has enough food to eat and no child goes to bed hungry. Where every child lives to their fifth birthday and has the right to a happy childhood. Where every home has enough water to drink and to wash, cook and clean. And where everybody can enjoy life today while protecting the planet for future generations. Unilever Bright Future is a platform that helps unite and amplify the efforts of a growing community of people who believe it is possible to build the world where everyone lives well and lives sustainably. Who recognize we can only achieve this if we all work together to do small actions every day that makes a real difference. And who inspire others to join us in making this the way everyone chooses to live. See how unilever is working to create a brighter future at https://www.unileverusa.com/sustainable-living/.
We hope this information helps. Should you need further assistance in the future please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Sincerely,
Unilever Corporate Consumer Services
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Excerpts from the Unilever site
Every minute – less than the time it will take you to read this section – the equivalent of one rubbish truck of plastic is leaking into streams and rivers, ultimately ending up in the sea. Just 14% of the plastic packaging used globally makes its way to recycling plants, a third is left in fragile ecosystems and 40% ends up in landfill.1
As a consumer goods company, we’re acutely aware of the causes and consequences of the linear “take-make-dispose” model. And we want to change it. Moving away from the linear model of consumption is a key priority in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 – Sustainable Consumption & Production.
The business case is clear. Plastic packaging waste represents an $80 billion loss to the global economy every year. The benefits of the circular economy approach are clear for business and the environment – the more effective use of materials means lower costs and less waste. It means new sources of value for customers and consumers, better risk management of raw materials, and improved approaches to the supply chain.
The waste pillar of our Unilever Sustainable Living Plan contributes primarily to two of the
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Responsible Consumption & Production (SDG 12) and Life Below Water (SDG 14).
Our strategy
Our refreshed strategy commits us to accelerate our efforts towards a circular economy. Materials can be regenerated and constantly flow round a ‘closed loop’ system, rather than being used once and then discarded. This includes how we manage and use packaging waste once the consumer has finished with it.
In January 2017, we committed to ensuring that 100% of our plastic packaging will be designed to be fully reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
Read more on their web site listed above in the response note.
A call to action
At Davos 2018, Unilever announced four key actions the consumer goods industry should take to create the systemic change required and accelerate the transition to a circular economy:
- For companies to invest in innovation towards new delivery models that promote reuse.
- For more companies to commit to 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025 and set stretching targets for using post-consumer recycled content.
- For a Global Plastics Protocol setting commonly agreed definitions and industry standards on what materials are put into the marketplace, to ensure our packaging is compatible with existing and cost-effective recycling infrastructures.
- For companies to engage positively in policy discussions with governments on the need for improvements to waste management infrastructure, including the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes.
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1/13/2019 Response from Nestle (Libby's, Nescafe, Haagen Dazs...)
Thanks for reaching out to us with your concerns about packaging. At Nestlè® USA, we recognize our need and responsibility to actively address environmental concerns. Our ultimate environmental goal is to ensure that our company is doing its part responsibly and playing a leadership role in helping to preserve the environment.
Your request to reduce the amount of plastics used will be passed on to our team. Most of our packaging is recyclable. For more information on this, please respond with the brand and product in question so that we can provide the recycling codes and information.
For complete information regarding our environmental policy please visit:
https://www.nestleusa.com/sustainability.
If we can help in any other way, reach back out.
Karen Black
Nestlé Brand Ambassador
18798371
1/15/2019 Press release: Nestle accelerates action to tackle plastic waste.
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1/14/2019 Response from Hershey (Hershey's, Reese's Swizzler...)
Thank you for contacting The Hershey Company.
The Hershey Company is proud of its record of conducting business in a manner that reflects our social responsibility to protect our resources. Our corporation has developed and implemented a philosophy and a set of environmental principles under which our business is conducted:
"We believe that we have an obligation to protect and preserve the environment for ourselves, our children and for future generations. We will continue to conduct our business activities in a manner which does not adversely affect the environment and which protects the health and safety of our employees, our consumers and the communities in which we operate."
The following principles help to ensure that our business is conducted in an environmentally sound manner:
1. Operate our facilities in a manner which does not adversely affect the environment and which protects the health and safety of the public and our employees;
2. Produce, package and sell products which are safe and which minimize environmental impacts;
3. Conserve natural resources, minimize the creation of waste, recycle materials and dispose of all remaining waste through safe and responsible methods; and,
4. Participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations and policies to help safeguard the environment.
Many parts of our packaging and shipping materials can be recycled where appropriate facilities exist. These include: foil, glass, 6-pack trays, folding cartons, corrugated shipping cases, plastic containers and lids.
Some of our recyclable packaging materials are marked with the triangular recycle symbol and/or state they are recyclable, to help you in sorting and recycling packaging. However, we have not yet labeled all recyclable materials.
Your interest in our company is appreciated.
Keisha
Consumer Representative
Reference Number: 009971406A
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1/14/2019 Response from MillerCoors
Thank you for contacting MillerCoors.
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1/14/2019 Response from Smithfield
Thank you for contacting us. Through our industry-leading sustainability program, we are constantly seeking ways to lessen our impact on the environment. You can find more information on this topic in our recent
Sustainability Report, which provides details on initiatives to reduce packaging and, in turn, our carbon footprint.
Best regards,
Diana
| Diana Souder
Director, Corporate Communications & Public Relations
p: (757) 357-1675
200 Commerce St.
Smithfield, VA 23430
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1/14/2019 Response from Campbell Soup
Thank you for contacting us about recycling the packaging in our products.
Like you, we know that the small choices we make, such as the packaging we use, can make a big difference over time. We are working toward a goal of deriving 100 percent of our global packaging materials from sustainable sources - that is, materials that are renewable, recyclable, or contain recycled content - by 2020.
Of course, recycling is subject to local guidelines, so we suggest you contact your local authority to confirm that any packaging is acceptable for recycling in your area.
In addition, you can visit www.how2recycle.com and www.earth911.com to find information about curbside recycling and drop-off recycling options in your area.
Much of our product packaging is typically recyclable; here are some examples:
• Cans: All of our cans and labels are 100% recyclable. (Our steel cans used for our soups, chilis, beans, canned poultry and pasta products contain approximately 30% recycled steel, and our aluminum cans used across our beverage line contain more than 70% recycled aluminum.)
• Cartons: Our cartons are recyclable where facilities exist as they are made using different layers that currently cannot be separated at traditional recycling facilities. Check at www.recyclecartons.com to check your local
authority.
• Glass Jars: Our glass jars, along with their labels and lids, are 100% recyclable. The glass can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity. (Our glass jars used for our Pregoand Pace products contain approximately 20% recycled glass.)
• Plastic juice beverage bottles: The plastic bottles are recyclable and are made from recycled materials. The cap and plastic label are not typically recyclable.
• SpaghettiOs: The steel cans used in our traditional SpaghettiOs products are recyclable, and also contain 30 percent recycled steel.
• SpaghettiOs MicrOs microwavable pasta: The outer cardboard sleeve is recyclable, but the plastic trays are not.
• V8 Protein drink bottles: The bottles, labels and caps are not typically recyclable.
• Campbell Sauces: Our sauces are packed in convenient, space-saving flexible pouches. They are not recyclable due to the type of plastic we use.
I hope I've been able to answer your question. Please contact our Consumer Response Center at 800-257-8443 or visit Campbell Soup Company website if you have any additional questions.
Thank you for visiting the Campbell Soup Company website.
Sincerely,
Tracy R.
Consumer Advocate
Consumer Response Center
008212909A
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1/14/2019 Response from Land O'Lakes
Thank you for visiting the Land O'Lakes Website and taking the time to contact us. We will share your comments with our team.
Our website below has information on our current environmental efforts.
https://www.landolakesinc.com/
We hope you will continue to use and enjoy LAND O LAKES® products. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in the future. If you need to respond to this email, please use the "Reply" button.
Sincerely,
Nicole
Land O'Lakes Consumer Affairs
1-800-328-4155
Case: 2209422
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1/14/2019 Response from Post Consumer Brands (Alph-bits, Raisin Bran, Pebbles...)
Thank you for your email message regarding the recyclability of our packages. We appreciate hearing from our customers as comments such as yours help us to plan and produce a better product.
When it comes to the packaging of our products, our first priority is to provide consumers with safe and fresh products. Our box cartons are 100% recyclable. We also use polyethylene liners to protect our food during distribution. Unfortunately, this poly liner material is not recyclable.
You may also be interested to know that we take environmental issues very seriously. We are committed to the use of renewable energy. We have active programs in place to reduce energy consumption and minimize water use. We also work with our suppliers, the government and the community to continuously search for ways to improve our own recycling efforts.
Thank you again for contacting us. We hope this information answers your questions.
Sheena,
Post Consumer Brands
Email: To reply to this email click here
Phone: 1-800-431-7678
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Reference Number: 001304495A
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1/14/2019 Response from Purdue Farms (Purdue, Coleman...)
Thank you for your recent e-mail.
The majority of packaging materials for Perdue products are recyclable, but unfortunately, this does not solve the problem. The problem lies in the method for recycling. At present, recycling centers are not available everywhere. Perdue Farms would like to give the consumer recyclable packaging materials, as well as directions for recycling. Please rest assured that these environmental issues have not gone unnoticed by Perdue. We will continue to research the problems, and we hope you will continue to purchase and enjoy PERDUE® poultry.
Should you have further questions or concerns, please call or TEXT us at 1-800-473-7383. We are available and happy to assist Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM ET (6:00 AM to 3:30 PM PT). You may also e-mail or CHAT us at
www.perdue.com
Kindest regards,
Brandy
Consumer Relations
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1/15/2019 Response from Smucker's (Crisco, Smucker's Jiff...)
Thanks for contacting us regarding Smucker's®. We greatly appreciate your interest in our Company and products.
To learn about Our Company's focused areas of giving, sustainability reports, responsible sourcing practices and more, please view our Corporate Responsibility Report at corporateresponsibility.jmsmucker.com/about/. Please be assured that we will forward your feedback to the appropriate teams.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to visit us at
smuckers.com or give us a call at 888-550-9555.
Sincerely,
Stephanie
Consumer Relations Representative
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1/15/2019 Response from Dannon (Dannon, Silk...)
Thank you for contacting the Dannon Company, Inc. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our products.
As always, we appreciate your interest in our products and are always available to answer any questions or concerns that you have. We are pleased with your interest in our products. If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns, now or in the future, please feel free to contact us at 1-877-DANNON-US (1-877-326-6668), Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Eastern Time.
Have a healthy day!
Lisa Moore
Danone Wave
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1/15/2019 Response from Conagra(Healthy Choice, Peter Pan ...)
Sincerely,
Theresa
Consumer Care Specialist
Conagra Brands
Case: 63985472
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1/18/2019 Response from Saputo (cheese...)
Thank you for contacting Saputo Cheese USA Inc. regarding your concerns. I assure you we take our responsibility as a corporate citizen very seriously. There is even a section on our website that talks about our promise to demonstrate good corporate citizenship in all we do. We encourage you to take a look at this for our areas of focus.
Sincerely,
Diana
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1/21/2019 Response from Schreiber Foods (Dairy)
Thank you for your inquiry regarding plastic and sustainable packaging solutions. Schreiber Foods Inc. has a comprehensive approach to our sustainability efforts. For more information on our efforts please see our companies responsibility report that includes information on our sustainability efforts at
https://www.schreiberfoods.com/en-us/responsibility .
Thanks,
Katie
Katie Wesolowski | Consumer Relations Specialist | Schreiber Foods
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