Business Insider shares a press release from Meijer highlighting their first-ever sustainability supplier summit. The event will be held virtually June 20-23 and comes on the heels of a recent survey Meijer conducted to identify environmental issues relevant to the retailer and its customers. The summit will give vendors nationwide the opportunity to showcase their sustainable products – from food to pets to home goods – for Meijer merchants to consider offering on shelves.

“At Meijer, we understand that to be a good company, we must be a good neighbor, which is why we integrate environmental sustainability into our daily operations,” said Peter Whitsett, Meijer Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing. “But so much of what we do in this space extends beyond what customers see on our shelves, which was why we felt it was time to seek out sustainability-focused vendors to help us expand our significant base of sustainable product offerings.”

In 2021, Meijer launched its first sustainable own brand clothing lines made from recycled polyester and 100 percent organic cotton. Half of the MTA Sport assortment in men’s, women’s and kids’, as well as half of the men’s Lake & Trail line, is made with at least 30 percent recycled polyester.

It’s good to see companies like Meijer take the lead on sustainability. Read the rest of the article here.