Sustainability Programs

Sustainability Programs

From the products we make to how we manufacture them – we weigh potential environmental impact in each decision we make.

We’re encouraged with our sustainable initiatives to date, but know achieving a sustainable future is an ongoing effort.

A still life photograph of various grocery items arranged on a light-colored countertop against a blurred kitchen background. The items are spread out and include: a white plastic bag with 'Soft White' branding floating in the upper left; a small paper bag containing baked goods wrapped in clear plastic, topped with a red tie; a clear plastic bag filled with dinner rolls in the center; a bottle of green liquid with 'REAL SAVE $2 NOW 100%' written on it; a bottle of 'dreft' dish soap; a jar of 'RAGU Old World Style TRADITIONAL SAUCE' with a 'Save 35¢' sticker; a bag of 'DUNKIN' ORIGINAL BLEND' coffee with a picture of a coffee cup; a clear bag of 'Abdallah MINT MELLETS' candies; a box of 'Little Debbie Powdered Mini Donuts'; a bunch of leafy greens; a red tomato; and a bunch of cilantro. The background shows a white kitchen counter with blurred cabinets and a window.

You can give our products a second life.

In 2019 we introduced the TagBack program. For the first time, brands and consumers were given the ability to return any Bedford tie, tag, or clip to us. To date, 226,000 pounds (and counting!) of materials have been diverted from the landfill and upcycled into other usable products.

 

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"Knowing the ElastiTags are upcycled to create new products and reduce the impact on the environment aligns with one of TNDC’s core values of sustainability and reducing waste."

WASTE REDUCTION BEGINS WITH PRODUCT DESIGN

Image of a clear plastic bag filled with yellow potatoes, closed with a white 'ClosIt' clip. An orange rectangle in the upper left corner displays the 'ClosIt' logo and the text 'BIO-CLIP'.

Containing 100% USDA Certified Biobased Content, Bio-Clip is industrially compostable.

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A close-up, angled shot of a bunch of organic green onions on a gray marble cutting board. The onions are tied with a dark blue tag that reads 'Fancy Farms Organic Green Onions' and includes a barcode and the PLU code '94068'.  Next to the onions is a white tag with the 'TagBack.com' logo and the Bedford company information, including their website and phone numbers.  In the upper left corner of the image is the 'TagBack.com' logo in a blue rectangle with the disclaimer '*Limited Availability. Not Recyclable in California.'

The TagBack program gives our ties & tags a second life.

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GROWING RESPONSIBLY

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Our closed-loop manufacturing process stretches our materials to their highest potential. By making our “outputs” into “inputs,” we’re able to create quality products while reducing waste.

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