MegaFood receives Plastic Neutral Certification

Supplement producer MegaFood, a Certified B Corporation based in Manchester, New Hampshire, says it is the first such company to be Plastic Neutral Certified by rePurpose Global, New York City. Through this partnership, MegaFood says it is enabling the removal of more than 450,000 pounds of plastic waste otherwise bound for nature by the end of 2023.

“At MegaFood, we are committed to creating a healthier planet starting with taking action on our own plastic footprint," says Stacia Betley, director of sustainability and social impact at MegaFood. “The vitamins, minerals and supplements category is a sea of single-use plastic bottles. We have to do better as a company and a category. ... This is a first step for us to make an impact while we also work on addressing the bigger challenges like stopping the creation of fossil-based plastics, single-use culture and limited end-of-life solutions."

Svanika Balasubrumanian, rePurposeGlobal CEO and co-founder, says, “Our partnership with MegaFood represents a shared commitment to creating a better future for our planet. We are inspired by their dedication to sustainability and commitment to financing the recovery of verified nature-bound plastic waste. Together, we hope to set an example for other businesses to follow and drive positive change in the industry.”

Additionally, MegaFood says it has put together a cross-functional packaging committee to assess and develop more sustainable packaging solutions and, by 2025, the brand's goal is to move towards more sustainable materials. The company adds that it will prioritize using postconsumer recycled materials, materials that can be recycled curbside, along with the How2Recycle label to clearly communicate recycling instructions.