WFM Packaging

Packaging Milestones

100

This is the year that WFM switched to compostable paper straws, avoiding 21 million plastic straws each year after.

What is 2019?

200

True or false: Rotisserie chickens used less plastic in the plastic containers than the plastic bags.

What is false? The plastic bags reduce plastic use.

300

In 2008, WFM transitioned to paper bags. The bags got an upgrade to stronger, twist-handle bags in this year.

What is 2023?

Composting

100

Describe where our composting station is located.

What is BOH by receiving door?

200

Name two items that we NEVER compost at our store.

What are gloves and hazardous waste?

300

Name three items that we compost at the store.

What are vegetables, fruit, meat, seafood, and cheese?

Waste Handling

100

Our goal for waste diversion company wide is 95%. The last WFM Impact Report listed our current rate of diversion as this.

What is 70%?

200

Name one of three WFM programs that help with waste diversion.

What are Too Good To Go, Code Green, and Enjoy Today?

300

Donate and trash are two pathways for waste. The other two are this.

What are recycle and compost?