Key Takeaways
- Edible Garden released its 2025 sustainability results under Walmart’s Project Gigaton initiative.
- The company avoided over 412,000 refrigerated truck miles through logistics optimization.
- Nearly 1.9 million gallons of water were recycled across its facilities.
- 167 metric tons of food waste were reduced through donations and operational efficiencies.
- The company continues to align its Zero-Waste Inspired® mission with supply chain emission reduction goals.
Edible Garden Highlights 2025 Results Under Project Gigaton
Edible Garden AG Incorporated (Nasdaq: EDBL, EDBLW), a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company focused on locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce, has announced its 2025 sustainability results as part of Walmart’s Project Gigaton.
Project Gigaton is Walmart’s global initiative aimed at reducing emissions across its supply chain. Edible Garden stated that its continued participation reflects efforts to reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve environmental efficiency throughout its greenhouse operations and distribution network.
The company’s 2025 performance included measurable progress in transportation efficiency, water reuse, recycling, and food waste reduction.
Logistics Optimization and Emissions Reductions
As part of its 2025 impact, Edible Garden reported avoiding 412,537 conventional refrigerated truck miles through co-loading and backhauling strategies. These actions contributed to a reduction of 30,734 gallons in diesel fuel demand and conserved 694 barrels of crude oil.
The company indicated that transportation optimization remains a key lever in reducing supply chain emissions and strengthening operational resilience.
“At Edible Garden, sustainability is not a standalone initiative — it is a structural component of how we operate and grow,” said Jim Kras, Chief Executive Officer of Edible Garden. “Over multiple years, we have methodically invested in transportation optimization, advanced water recirculation systems, waste stream reduction and recyclable inputs to create a more efficient and resilient supply chain.”
Edible Garden's Water Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Recycling Efforts
Edible Garden reported recycling 1,890,000 gallons of water across its two facilities, with a 95% reuse rate in Grand Rapids and 75% reuse in Belvidere. The company also reduced 167 metric tons of food waste through food bank donations and operational improvements.
Additionally, 70 metric tons of mixed recyclables — including plastics, paper, corrugate, and glass — were recycled during the reporting period.
Kras stated that the company’s Zero-Waste Inspired® mission integrates sustainable packaging practices, water conservation systems, and logistics optimization into daily operations. “Participation in Walmart’s Project Gigaton reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous environmental improvement,” he said, noting that Edible Garden has maintained multi-year Giga Guru status within the initiative.
According to the company, the 2025 results align with Walmart’s climate objectives while supporting Edible Garden’s long-term sustainability and operational efficiency goals.
