waste prevention & diversion
What we typically do with damaged items we can't sell, but that are still suitable for consumption.
What is Donation
Founded by Whole Foods Market, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is based in Austin, Texas.
What is the whole foods market foundation
farming and grazing practices that improve soil, enhance biodiversity and increase carbon capture
What is regerative agriculture
A WFM exclusive program that supports workers, communities and environmental stewardship in the communities where our products are sourced
What is sourced for good
where whole foods market HQ is located
Where is austin texas
What the produce team does with food waste scraps
What is composting
The program that allows team members to go on-site to coordinated volunteering events
What is community connections
As of 2024, we have nearly 64 stores supplementing traditional energy supply with this type of rooftop installation.
What are solar panels
the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of animals, encompassing how they cope with the conditions in which they live
what is animal welfare
What is 2017
What is enjoy today
gives you a voice in the organizations we support, making a difference in your neighborhoods
What is the store giving program
Amazon's commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040
What is the climate pledge
a global movement and certification system designed to ensure farmers and workers in developing countries receive fair prices, ethical working conditions, and better terms of trade
What is fair trade
When whole foods market stopped using disposable plastic bags at checkout
Earth day, 2008
Third party app for the sale of surplus food - we typically hand out these orders in bags
What is to good to go
The branch of the whole foods market foundation that has provided k-12 schools with salad bars, beehives, and community gardens .
What is whole kids
Whole foods market has nearly 389 of these stations in atore parking lots across the country.
What are Electric vehicle charging stations
In 2004, Whole Foods began selling only this type of eggs in all dairy departments.
What is cage free
The estimated square footage of our MLW store
What is 55,000 square feet
How much WFM and Amazon hope to reduce waste by 2030
What is 50%
A Whole foods market foundation grant awarded to nonprofit organizations that focus on long-term fresh, healthy food access, nutrition education and that are engaged with Team Members in the U.S. and Canada.
What is the Community first grant
Whole Foods Market is a leader among U.S. supermarkets in our efforts to reduce emissions of this group of industrial chemicals that are primarily used for cooling and refrigeration.
What are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
The world’s leading certification program for sustainable wild-caught seafood
MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)
Local Significance of Wednesday, September 20, 2006
The grand opening of Whole Foods Market Milwaukee