Weis Markets is committed to our customers and communities to continually adopt sustainable practices to minimize our impact on the environment today and for tomorrow. We look forward to doing our part to build a better future by improving the workplace for our associates and shopping experience for our customers.
Our Company intends to be a good steward of the environment and is sensitive to the environmental, health and safety consequences of its operations. We are in strict compliance with all applicable Federal and State environmental laws and regulations, including, among others, the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Weis Markets has four pillars of sustainability: Green Design, Natural Resources, Food & Agriculture, and Social Responsibility. We are also long-time proponents of recycling. In a given year, we recycle more than 25,633 tons of cardboard, 786 tons of plastic and 607 tons of paper.
We are committed to developing a corporate strategy that defines us as a socially responsible company. Outlined below are the current efforts that move us toward a future with business decisions that are measurable and sustainable.