Tyson facilities awarded for waste diversion

Six Tyson Foods facilities have earned Zero Waste to Landfill Gold level validation via UL’s Environmental Claim Validation Procedure.

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Six Tyson Foods facilities have earned Zero Waste to Landfill Gold level validation via UL’s Environmental Claim Validation Procedure. The plants achieved gold status for their waste diversion efforts meaning that 95% to 99% of their waste has been diverted from landfills.

“We’re proud of our team members and the work they are doing to reduce waste to landfills,” said Katherine Pickus, vice president of sustainability and global impact at Tyson. “These validations reflect Tyson Foods’ dedication to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and operate.”

The plants designed an integrated waste management system that focuses on reducing, reusing and recycling materials and by-products like animal fats, hides and inedible proteins. The plants are in Newberry and Obion County, Tenn; Nashville and Hope, Ark; Albany, Ky and Camilla, Ga. 

UL is a global safety certification company that evaluates companies on benchmarks like worker safety and environmental sustainability. 

Tyson Foods’ participation in this voluntary third-party validation marks their leadership in the pursuit of waste reduction and recycling,” said Doug Lockard, vice president and general manager of UL’s retail and consumer products group. “We look forward to validating more Tyson Foods facilities and continuing to support their circular economy journey, which provides a clear way for the company to measure and track progress to meet sustainability goals.”

The plant in Nashville, Ark. was also awarded the 2021 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s Clean Water Award in November of last year. The plant earned the award through various sustainability efforts including reusing plastic and water and filtering and storing facility sludge. 

Headquartered in Springdale, Ark., Tyson is one of the leading meat producers in the U.S. with brands like Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farms. 

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