Recycling
True or False: Bags and flexible films can go into your home/ offices recycling bin?
False! (Some may be recycled via store drop-off. Check for a How2Recycle label to see if your film is recyclable!)
Which packaging format does Campbell's use the most (by weight)?
Steel Cans!
At the WHQ compost bins, what CAN you put in, and what should you NOT put in (even if it says compostable)?
DO put food scraps only;
NO paper or plastic, even if they are labeled as compostable.
(Our compost system is designed for food scraps only. Paper and “compostable” plastics can contaminate the waste stream.)
What are the 3 fundamental sustainability pillars?
Environmental, Social, and Governance sustainability!
What year was the first Earth Day celebrated?
-1962
-1983
-1949
-1970
(Bonus point: What day is Earth day celebrated?)
1970!
(Bonus Point: April 22nd!)
What is the name of the on-pack recycling education label Campbell's is committed to using on its packaging?
How2Recycle Labels!
Campbell's goal is to transition to 100% of packaging to recyclable or industrially compostable designs and materials by what year?
By CY 2030!
True or False: Most packaging and utensils that are labelled "compostable" can easily break down in a home compost.
False!
(Most items labeled “compostable” are designed for high heat industrial composting and won’t fully break down in the lower temperature conditions of a home compost.)
The policy that is designed to improve recycling access and processing, incentivize packaging recyclability, and hold producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products:
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)
(True or False): Reducing packaging weight can also reduce food waste by protecting product quality and shelf life?
False!
(Packaging's primary role is product protection and food safety. overly lightweighting can increase food waste.)
True or False: A package's recyclability can vary by municipality.
True! (there is unfortunately no universal state/ federal recyclability standard yet)
What is a RIC, and what does it entail?
(Bonus Q: How many RIC code symbols are there?)
RIC- Resin Identification Code, it indicates the type of plastic resin used in the packaging. This symbol DOES NOT indicate recyclability!
(Bonus Q): 7!
Every month, ___ tons of food from our pilot plant and R&D kitchens go to compost.
- 50 tons
- 18 tons
- 32 tons
- 101 tons
50 tons! (Most is used as land fertilizer, and some goes to animal feed.)
In 2025, approximately what percentage of Campbell's total waste was diverted from landfill?
- 86%
- 72%
- 79%
- 94%
86%
(True or False): Removing or redesigning a small packaging component (like a label or barrier layer) can make millions of packages recyclable?
True!
(Fun Fact: Campbell's removed non-recyclable barrier materials from PET bottles, enabling 31MM+ more bottles to be recyclable!)
What does "MRF" stand for in recycling?
Materials Recovery Facility (aka- a recycling center!)
As of FY2025, what percentage of Campbell's in-scope packaging includes the How2Recycle label?
- 75%
- 67%
- 100%
-94%
94%
According to the EPA, in the US, food is the single most common material sent to landfills. What percent of municipal solid waste in the US is food waste?
- 24.1%
- 45%
- 33%
- 19.6%
24.1% is food. (The second largest is plastics, at 18.5%, following paper & paperboard at 11.8%).
Campbell's PET bottle goal is to get to a 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content by 2030. What was the PET bottle PCR progress as of FY2025?
- 22%
- 15%
- 6.7%
- 18%
15%
Which of the following functions of food packaging is fulfilled by aseptic packaging technology?
- Protection
- Communication
- Containment
- Convenience
- All of the above
- All of the Above!
Looking at the samples on the table, correctly place each of the items in the correctly designated disposal bins!
For each package you correctly place in the proper disposal bin, you’ll earn raffle tickets (Max: 5 Tickets)!
What is the percentage of packaging at Campbells that is recyclable and/or compostable (as of FY2025?)
- 65%
- 98%
- 87%
- 95%
95% by weight
At Campbell's, we work to reduce food waste in our facilities and on farms by donating excess food to food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters.
Food waste that is not fit for donation is downcycled to:
Into animal feed, compost, biogas, and more.
What does "LCA" stand for in packaging and sustainability?
Life Cycle Assessment/ Life Cycle Analysis.
(LCAs are methods used to measure the environmental impact of a product, process, or service throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.)
The lightweighting of Campbell's 19oz steel can have saved what x number of pounds of steel since March 2025?
- 890,000 lbs.
- 2.1 million lbs.
- 1.5 million lbs.
- 735,500 lbs.
- 1.5 million lbs.