Publix recognized as 2022 Best Overall Recycling Champion

Nov. 18, 2022

The Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation recognized Publix on its list of 2022 Recycling Champions, awarding us Best Overall.  

“We remain committed to being responsible citizens in our communities, which includes caring for the environment,” said Director of Environmental and Sustainability Programs Michael Hewett. “We continuously examine processes in our stores, warehouses and offices, looking for additional ways to recycle.” 

We were recognized for our commitment across our company to recycling education, including our plastic bag recycling campaign to educate customers and our internal Green Routine program which encourages associates to make sustainable choices. Through efforts like these, we’re proud to have recycled more than 615 million pounds of cardboard and more than 21 million pounds of soft plastics in 2021.

About the award

The Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation determines the Recycling Champions award winners from companies, organizations, government entities or individuals that display a noteworthy impact on the recycling industry in the state of Florida. 

To read about this year’s award recipients, visit the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation’s website.