Waste

We define waste as materials leaving our facilities that are not part of a package of finished food. This includes materials designated for recycling, food waste that can be converted into animal feed and materials destined for landfills and incinerators. We view waste as an indication of inefficiency, and we are seeking to reduce it wherever feasible. Doing so will enable us to both reduce our use of natural resources and realize cost savings.

Performance

We have succeeded in reducing both overall nonfood waste and nonfood waste per metric tonne of food produced in 2007, after experiencing an increase in both these measures in 2006.