FAST FACTS:
- All beverage containers that we sell and distribute are 100% recyclable.

- Beverage containers are the most recycled consumer package in the United States.

- Over the years, beverage containers have been light weighted to reduce the amount of material yet still protecting beverage product quality.

- In 1972 it took 45 pounds of aluminum to produce 1000 beverage cans. Today it only takes 29 pounds to produce the same number of cans.

- The 20-ounce plastic container, first introduced in the early 1990's has been light weighted by 13%, saving millions of pounds of material annually.

- Bernick's uses reusable plastic trays to distribute over 80% of our beverage products. The remaining products are distributed in recyclable corrugated boxes.

- Aluminum cans contain 52% previously used/recycled aluminum cans.

- Plastic beverage bottles contain up to 25% recycled content.

OUR RECORD BEYOND CONTAINERS:
-All Bernick's facilities have successful waste minimization programs in place. Waste has been reduced by 70% by working with our waste haulers and separating recyclable material from general trash.

- Shipping materials such as polyethylene film, pallets and shipping containers are returned to our suppliers for re-use.

- Our fleet of sales and delivery vehicles are maintained through preventative maintenance and regularly scheduled service. Vehicles operate efficiently and safely.

- All of our vending machines, coolers and fountain equipment have been converted to environmentally safe refrigerants as approved by the EPA.

OUR PROGRAMS:
-"Get Caught Recycling". A statewide program that encourages consumers to reduce and awards their participation.

- Helping communities and schools establish recycling programs through education and support materials.

- Participation in the annual Keep America Beautiful campaign.

- Participation in the annual Spring Great American Cleanup event.

- Members of Minnesota's Waste Wise Program.

WHAT CAN YOU DO:
- Never litter, dispose of all waste appropriately.

- Sort your recyclables from the rest of your trash.

- Participate in your communities curbside recycling or drop off programs.

- Help start a recycling education program in your community or school. We have tools to help you.