GO PLASTIC NEGATIVE WITH
ALKEME FOODS
To endlessly strive for a better and circular food system.
OUR PLASTIC NEGATIVE PROMISE
REMOVING TWICE AS MUCH PLASTIC FROM NATURE AS USED IN OUR PRODUCTS
“We know it's meaningful to find products that nourish your health as well as the planet's. By partnering with rePurpose Global we are proud to further our goal of creating a better food system.”
— Melinda & Todd Kopet, Co-founders of Alkeme Foods
HOW IT WORKS
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CALCULATE
The first step in our journey was to understand where we were in order to inform future action. We established our current plastic footprint and committed to pledging a percentage of every product purchase towards the removal of nature-bound plastic waste.
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FINANCE
We fund the elimination of twice as much plastic waste from the environment as we produce through our collaboration with vetted rePurpose Impact Projects that are empowering waste workers on the frontline to tackle plastic waste in local communities.
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REDUCE
Going Plastic Negative is a continuous commitment. That’s why we are working with rePurpose Global to develop a roadmap for the future to reduce the use of virgin plastics in our products — and build a more circular business and delivery model.
MAKING HEALTHY, NOURISHING PRODUCTS FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET.
IMPACT THAT UNITES THE WORLD
When we choose to take action on our plastic waste, we create meaningful impact in a world without borders. We fund waste management facilities and empower local communities in geographies without the necessary infrastructure to remove, recover, and recycle plastic waste that would have otherwise remained in the environment for centuries.
SUPERCHARGING SYSTEMIC IMPACT
First, we work with vetted and experienced circular economy and waste management ventures. Next, we fund programs that enable these ventures to scale up plastic waste avoidance, removal, recovery, and recycling efforts. Finally, through thorough due diligence, we ensure adherence to global environmental and labor standards.
It takes an army to fight the ongoing plastic waste crisis, and with rePurpose Global, we are able to create tangible environmental and socio-economic impact. We’re not only helping remove plastic waste from the environment, but we’re also enabling steady livelihoods for forgotten waste workers across the globe.
5,021 lbs of Plastic Waste Diverted From Nature Annually
203Waste Workers & Family Members Provided with Additional Income
1,138,420Single-Use Plastic Pouches Removed From Nature
ALKEME FOODS’ PLASTIC NEGATIVE JOURNEY
STEP 1: SUSTAINABLE SOURCING
At Alkeme Foods, we care about the food you eat, where it comes from, and how it is grown. From sourcing and creation to packing and distribution, our gluten and GMO-free products are designed to have minimum negative environmental impact.
STEP 2: THE PLASTIC NEGATIVE SHIFT
Building on rePurpose Global’s belief that businesses can positively impact the environment and society, Alkeme Foods has gone Plastic Negative. Through our partnership, we are taking the first step to systemic environmental change — financing waste management infrastructure and empowering marginalized workers fighting the plastic waste crisis on the frontlines.
STEP 3: THE FINAL DESTINATION
Alkeme Foods is dedicated to creating a more sustainable food system, constantly evaluating packaging processes, limiting extra layers of distribution, and more. We work to be a company that leaves a positive impact on the world around it and we continue to strive for improvement.
THIS IS HOW MUCH PLASTIC YOU
WASTE EVERY YEAR
The first step to real change always begins with understanding our existing reality. The way we live our lives today, we understand that it’s impossible to avoid plastic entirely. But with this simple survey, you can learn about your personal plastic consumption - and find yourself in the position to take action on it.
It’s a small step for you, and a significant leap for the planet.
ABOUT REPURPOSE GLOBAL
rePurpose Global is the world's leading Plastic Action Platform dedicated to reducing waste, reviving lives, and restoring nature's balance. Through our pioneering ecosystem of solutions that span across advisory, action, and advocacy, we help people and companies calculate, reduce, and offset their plastic footprint, while empowering grassroots innovators on the cutting edge of solving for our planet's future.
To date, we've created systemic change for people across 26 countries and hundreds of purposeful brands worldwide. On behalf of our global coalition, we eliminate millions of pounds of plastic waste from nature every year, and in doing so, positively impact the lives of 10,000+ marginalized waste workers and community members worldwide.
