Edible Garden (EDBL) provided an update on its sustainability initiatives, including the Company’s participation in Walmart’s (WMT) Project Gigaton – an initiative to remove emissions in the global value chain by 1 billion metric tons by 2030. Edible Garden’s 2022 Project Gigaton impact included: 32 metric tons of materials recycled; 200 barrels of oil conserved; 2 tons of food waste avoided through donation; 8,100 gallons of gasoline saved; 136 metric tons of virgin plastic avoided. Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden, commented, "We were previously named a Project Gigaton "Giga Guru," due to our leadership and commitment to sustainability in the Controlled Environment Agriculture space. I am proud to report we have continued to reduce waste, while increasing overall supply chain efficiencies, utilizing solutions such as our patented, Greenthumb(TM) software. Our Zero-Waste Inspired(R) approach is intended to benefit both consumers and our retail partners. We are especially honored to collaborate with Walmart who clearly shares our vision for a more sustainable future."
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