Nestlé ends waste to landfill from US factories

Will Nichols
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After 23 US plants hit milestone more than 15 per cent of company's global factories now produce zero waste for disposal

All Nestlé's 23 US factories are now sending zero waste to landfill after the company invested in a range of reuse, recycling and energy from waste initiatives at its facilities. The landmark takes...

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