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At the location level, Whitsons adheres to each individual client’s policies regarding recycling and energy conservation, recycling products such as paper/cardboard, bottles and cans. We also believe it is our responsibility to make recommendations to each client when opportunities for environmental conservation arise that fit within the client’s goals and policies. Our environmental policies are unique to each account and include various collaborative efforts between Whitsons and our client. Therefore, we encourage our onsite staff to work proactively with each client to develop a comprehensive environmental plan based on the client’s needs, budget and objectives. Programs currently available to our accounts include:
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Sustainability
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The actions we take today will be the legacy we leave future generations. As a concerned corporate citizen, Whitsons Culinary Group™ continuously strives to conserve and preserve the earth’s resources. By recycling, reusing and reducing our global footprint, each Whitsons team member plays a critical role in safeguarding our planet. Our efforts include purchasing locally, using the latest technologies and techniques to conserve resources, recycling used vegetable oil, paper, plastic and metal and a host of other initiatives. Together, we are...”Whitsons Taskforce Green™,” helping to conserve and preserve the earth’s resources for future generations. Recycling and Green InitiativesWhitsons is committed to taking a leadership role in environmental conservation. We work diligently to be conscientious citizens and implement policies that serve to limit our use of natural resources, minimize waste and maximize recycling and reuse wherever possible. In addition to the programs and initiatives listed herein, we continue to seek new ways to help protect the environment and preserve the earth’s natural resources.
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Increased Use of Local Products
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Developing local partnerships is a great way to provide a high quality program while supporting the local community. There are numerous benefits to purchasing locally, including: stimulation of local economy and support of family farms, cleaner environment with less fuel burned from local shipping and providing products that are fresher and healthier. Furthermore, the local suppliers we do business with must meet the same high standards of quality, safety and sanitation we require of all our vendors.
Our policy is to source locally whenever available and in season. We currently source an average of 52% of our product mix locally, either through our distributors or by developing partnerships directly with local vendors. Some of the core items sourced locally include produce, dairy, fresh bakery items, juices, water, coffee, pizza dough, beef and poultry, seafood, dressings, pastas and snacks. |
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Going Green in the Communities We Serve
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At the location level, Whitsons adheres to each individual client’s policies regarding recycling and energy conservation, recycling products such as paper/cardboard, bottles and cans. We also believe it is our responsibility to make recommendations to each client when opportunities for environmental conservation arise that fit within the client’s goals and policies. Our environmental policies are unique to each account and include various collaborative efforts between Whitsons and our client. Therefore, we encourage our onsite staff to work proactively with each client to develop a comprehensive environmental plan based on the client’s needs, budget and objectives. Programs currently available to our accounts include:
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Going Green at Whitsons’ Corporate Headquarters
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At a corporate level, we currently take the following steps to conserve energy and recycle:
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At a corporate level, we currently take the following steps to conserve energy and recycle:
We continue to work together to discover and implement new ways to become better stewards of the earth. More importantly, we dare to dream of a better future for our children. We envision a world where environmental conservation will someday become as natural and automatic as taking a breath of fresh air; a place where organizations won’t need a “policy” and a “process team” to take action. If we succeed in teaching our children, and ourselves, together we can truly change the world. |
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