Sustainability

TOP TIPS 

Don’t waste leftovers: link to Recipe finder https://supervalu.ie/recipes/search?keywords

Plan ahead: meal planners & shopping lists: www.stopfoodwaste.ie/resource/shopping.

Store food better: www.stopfoodwaste.ie/resource/storage.

Freeze extras to use another time: www.stopfoodwaste.ie/shopping-and-storage/eat-it-or-freeze-it-and-use-your-freezer-treasure
Check out our social media for lots of tips - Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. 

OUR COMMITMENT

SuperValu is committed to reducing food waste in our operations by 50% by 2030 in line with SDG 12.3.

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TOP TIPS
Know what goes into each bin. Items in your recycling bin need to be clean, dry and loose. 

WHAT WE ARE DOING

We aim to support circular economy initiatives in Ireland through recycling infrastructure and packaging improvements. 

Recycle guidance will be present on our Own Brand packaging, making it easier for our shoppers to identify sustainable packaging options, as well as making it easier for shoppers to dispose of packaging correctly.

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Using a reusable coffee cup can help reduce single-use cup waste.

WHAT WE ARE DOING

We offer a 40-cent discount in participating SuperValu stores when you bring your own reusable cup.

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Possibly the best reason to get involved in the grow it yourself movement is to get in touch with nature, better understand seasonal foods and growing some fruit and vegetables at home may help reduce food miles and encourage seasonal eating habits.

TOP TIPS

Start with low-maintenance crops like Onions, lettuce, shallots, carrots and spinach*Water vegetables regularly during dry weather*Check for pests and diseases; try to catch any outbreaks early

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Supporting local producers can contribute to local economic and community benefits and may reduce transport distances for some products. At SuperValu we are passionately committed to supporting local & Irish communities.

HERE’S THE REAL ACTION WE’RE TAKING

We support over 1,800 Irish suppliers across our network.

The Food Academy programme is the longest running food producer programme in Ireland, giving start-up food and drink producers an opportunity to get their products on SuperValu shelves 52 weeks of the year.

100% of SuperValu’s branded meat, including beef, lamb, pork, bacon & chicken is Bord Bia approved and born, bred, and reared in Ireland.

Milk for SuperValu’s own brand range is 100% Irish, sourced from creameries throughout the Republic of Ireland. 

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Being part of your local TidyTowns group is a great way to get involved in community life. What makes SuperValu TidyTowns special is that it truly shows the power of community and how collective small actions can make a difference toward helping our communities improve local biodiversity, reduce litter and support greener public spaces.

Being a volunteer with TidyTowns allows individuals to practice their passion for the good of their community, whether that passion concerns the built environment, landscaping, sustainable living, or local wildlife.

TOP TIPS

Pick up 3 pieces of litter on your walk.

Stop or reduce your use of Pesticides.

Plant Native Wildflowers or Pollinator Friendly flowers and seeds.

Don't mow in May to help Ireland's bees.

HERE’S THE REAL ACTION WE’RE TAKING

SuperValu is working with TidyTowns to help diverse, local communities come together, to take real local action on biodiversity. 
SuperValu TidyTowns is one of Ireland’s longest-running community initiatives focused on local environmental improvement.

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SuperValu is helping local GAA communities, across Ireland, to take real local action on inclusivity. 

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