Walmart has emerged as a leader in tackling grocery food waste by expanding its composting efforts and repurposing expired produce. Partnering with Denali, the retailer collects and converts waste from Walmart and Sam’s Club locations into compost, a move that supports its 2030 goal of cutting waste in half.
Key Takeaways
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Walmart’s waste reduction progress: The company has already reduced waste by 12% since 2025 and aims for a 50% cut by 2030.
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Composting as a circular solution: Expired food is turned into a useful product that can be used in Walmart garden centers or sold to consumers.
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Scaling sustainability efforts: Walmart’s current composting network covers only part of its footprint, but plans to expand indicate continued progress toward large-scale waste reduction.
Additional Resources:
Walmart’s Project Gigaton: Everything Suppliers Need to Know (Updated)
