Every year, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of solid waste is collected globally, according to the World Bank, Washington, D.C., and this total is expected to top over 2.2 billion by 2025. Decomposing solid waste from landfills not only has the potential to leak harmful chemicals into the ground water, but it also contributes a staggering 3-5% of global greenhouse gases.
At Unilever North America, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., environmental sustainability is a core element of our business strategy. In fact, by 2030, our goal is to halve the environmental footprint of the making and use of our products as we grow our business.