Edible Garden Cuts 30,734 Gallons Diesel, Avoids 412,537 Truck Miles
Edible Garden avoided 412,537 refrigerated truck miles and cut diesel use by 30,734 gallons through Project Gigaton. It recycled 1.89 million gallons with 95% reuse in Grand Rapids, 75% in Belvidere, reduced 167 metric tons of food waste, conserved 694 barrels of crude oil and recycled 70 tonnes of materials.
1. Collaboration with Project Gigaton
Edible Garden has engaged in Walmart’s Project Gigaton to align its greenhouse and distribution operations with global emission-reduction targets. This multi-year partnership underlines the company’s commitment to integrating sustainable practices throughout its controlled environment agriculture model.
2. 2025 Sustainability Achievements
In 2025 the company avoided 412,537 refrigerated truck miles and cut diesel use by 30,734 gallons, conserving 694 barrels of crude oil. It recycled 1.89 million gallons of water (95% reuse in Grand Rapids, 75% in Belvidere), reduced 167 metric tons of food waste, and recycled 70 tonnes of mixed materials.
3. Operational Benefits and Outlook
These efficiency gains translate into lower transportation and energy costs while strengthening the company’s ESG profile. Continued investment in water recirculation, logistics optimization and waste diversion is expected to support long-term value creation and resilience in its supply chain.