Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities

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    "url": "https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/best-buy-achieves-zero-waste-goal-at-supply-chain-facilities/828412/",
    "title": "Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities",
    "author": "Zoya Mirza",
    "excerpt": "The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification. First published on Best Buy said its supply chain facility in Chino, California, was the first to achieve the certification for zero waste in 2021. The company did not disclose which facility was the last to qualify for the certification. “ Waste reduction is an important part of our environmental efforts to conserve resources and promote sustainable operations across all our business,” the retailer said in an Aug. 18 press release. To achieve this goal, Best Buy said it optimized how it packaged goods, built on its recycling programs and “implemented innovative practices,” like introducing employee-led “green teams” at each of its facilities, to reduce waste and increase efficiency of its existing resources. Green team members help support the company’s waste diversion goals and educate and train peers on how to achieve such targets. Best Buy said it also repurposes foam materials like Styrofoam throughout its supply chain. The company uses industrial densifiers to melt and condense the foam into solid blocks which are then shipped to its partners who convert the material into new products like packaging, building materials and even picture frames. The company said cardboard and plastic make up the largest share...",
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