REDUCE WASTE

TAKING OWNERSHIP FOR OUR CONSUMPTION

At Mars, we want to produce as little waste as possible to help create a cleaner future. We think waste is a problem for our business, people and the world in three separate, but connected, ways:

• Resources are used needlessly
• Greenhouse gases are emitted in producing it
• Disposing of waste has environmental impacts

Imagine a manufacturing process that produces a little bit of waste. That waste then partially decomposes, releasing dangerous greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Finally, the leftover waste must still be put somewhere — either buried in a landfill or burned, creating more gases. As consumption grows and waste increases, finding places to put the waste is an increasing problem.

Everyone at Mars is focused on both cutting down on the waste and disposing of the waste we do create in a sustainable way. Right now, we look at disposal in a landfill as a last resort — our ambition is to send no waste to landfill from our factories.

We’re dedicated to making our waste count, whether through recycling, incineration or energy recovery. Sometimes, eliminating waste can actually use more energy or water overall, so we carefully look for the lowest-impact solution in every unique case.

SIG CHAMPIONS DRIVE WASTE REDUCTION EFFORTS FOR WRIGLEY

Wrigley Sustainable in a Generation champions are leading efforts toward our zero waste commitment. Supported by our Go Green teams, who educate our Associates on site-specific recycling and waste-management practices, many of our Wrigley sites are well on their way toward our goals.

OCTOBER CITY ACHIEVES ZERO WASTE LANDFILL

Mars Chocolate’s October City site in Cairo became the first facility outside of Europe and North America to stop sending any waste to landfill — the 12th site in the Global Chocolate Supply network to achieve this impressive sustainability landmark.

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