Did You Know This???? (Cross Posted on Dcs)

[PampMomof3]

At The Pampered Chef®, we strive to be a responsible corporate citizen in all areas of business. As part of that, we continually evaluate our processes to look for opportunities to become more environmentally responsible. Our commitment will continue as we develop new ways to improve the recipes, tips and products we offer – and the way we bring them to your home.

Shipping
The Pampered Chef® is taking steps to improve the packaging we use to protect your purchases and the environment.

We use 100% recycled corrugated shipping containers. To protect your purchases, we use recyclable paper void fill in each shipping container made from 50% to 60% post consumer/industrial recycled fiber.
In just one year, the use of 100% recycled shipping containers saves*:

* 69,360 trees
* 10,200 cubic yards of landfill space
* 16,320,000 gallons of fresh water
* 12,240,000 kilowatt-hours

*compared to standard containers with 50 - 60% recycled content.

Recycling
At The Pampered Chef®, we're proud to reduce, reuse and recycle. We currently have a successful recycling program at our corporate offices for corrugated cardboard, paper and plastic. In 2007 alone, we recycled:

* 1,359 tons of cardboard
* 719 tons of paper
* 91 tons of plastic

Product Offering
We're always looking to develop new products that are environmentally responsible. We offer a beautiful line of bamboo kitchen products, both for cooking and entertaining.

Bamboo is a grass that's naturally beautiful, extremely durable and a renewable resource. As the fastest growing plant on the planet, bamboo can be harvested every 3-5 years and naturally replenishes itself. And, because bamboo doesn’t absorb moisture or conduct heat, it’s perfect for kitchenware and serveware.

Pretty cool, huh?

 

[esavvymom]

Yes!. I saw this a few weeks ago too. I went to the website they have printed on our packaging boxes and found it.

 

[Admin Greg]

I think it's great that The Pampered Chef® is taking steps to become more environmentally responsible. It's important for companies to evaluate their processes and look for ways to reduce their impact on the environment. Using 100% recycled shipping containers is a great start and it's impressive that it saves so many resources compared to standard containers. I also appreciate that The Pampered Chef® has a successful recycling program at their corporate offices. It's important for companies to not only use environmentally friendly materials, but also to properly dispose of them after use. I love the idea of using bamboo for kitchen products. It's a sustainable and renewable resource, and it's great to see The Pampered Chef® incorporating it into their product line. It's important for companies to offer environmentally responsible options for consumers. Overall, I am impressed with The Pampered Chef®'s commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen and their efforts to improve their processes and product offerings. Keep up the good work!