Meijer Brings Recycled Plastic Bags Full Circle to Michigan Store Parking Lot in Pilot Program Using Dow Technology

November 15, 2021 Meijer

In collaboration with Meijer, Dow enabled a new paving technique using recycled plastic bags to create a more durable parking lot for the retailer’s Holland, Mich. supercenter. This recycled polymer modified asphalt (RPMA) parking lot is a three-phase pilot project that used approximately 12,500 pounds of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), which is the equivalent weight of 944,000 plastic grocery bags.

Meijer Earns Industry Recognition for Sustainable Freight Supply Chain by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

November 8, 2021 Meijer

Meijer received two SmartWay Excellence Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizing the retailer as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

Meijer Seeks Local Artists to Partner on Culturally-Inspired Product Collection

October 11, 2021 Meijer

Meijer announced plans today to launch a special collection in stores across the Midwest in 2023, featuring art by local artists that’s inspired by diverse outlooks and communities. The retailer is encouraging artists to submit their artwork for consideration by Nov. 7.

Meijer Strengthens Commitment to Local, Offers Freshest Pumpkin Assortment for Halloween

October 11, 2021 Meijer

Meijer has a longstanding commitment to its local growers that stems beyond offering customers fresh asparagus and squash. The Midwest retailer also partners with family-owned farms across its six-state footprint to bring in the freshest pumpkin assortment.

Meijer Launches Online Custom Cake Ordering Platform in Time for Most Popular Birthday Month

September 7, 2021 Meijer

As the busiest birthday season of the year arrives, Meijer announced a new online custom cake ordering system to take an extra trip to the store off customers’ plates.