Sustainability
We’re working hard to reduce our environmental footprint. We recognize that it’s a journey. Check in regularly for updates on our progress.
The Kashi® Frozen Entrées have reduced their environmental impact.
As part of our mission to help people live their best lives, we recognize that the health of the earth plays a big part of this. That’s why we have reduced the packaging on our frozen entrees by 11%.* You’ll still receive the same amount of the delicious food you’ve come to love, only now with less packaging.
An 11% reduction equals 227 tons less packaging waste each year!
We’re concerned about conserving our earth’s natural resources and we’re proud to make this packaging change in that effort. A few small steps can make a big difference for our environment. Challenge yourself to find ways that you can help. Here’s a start:
Look for more news from us on our journey towards sustainability in the months ahead.
*The total amount of material used in the primary and secondary components of the packaging has been reduced by 11% by weight. This includes the paperboard carton, plastic tray, tray film and corrugated shipping case. The components that form the package found on store shelves have approximately 14% less material by weight than our previous Kashi® entrée packages.
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It is great that Kashi has reduced their packaging waste by 11%. I would like to see the company start using biodegradable bags in their ceral boxes as well as other packaging of products such as fruit and grain bars, etc. No one does this. It would be a huge step forward for the industry. I would say Kashi could even rightly brag about it in their marketing as being in the vanguard of sustainable practices. I have been eating Kashi products for twenty years and am proud to be part of this community.
I agree with pastthesettinsun… What kind of standards does Kashi set for the farms that it purchases its ingredients from? I usually make it a point to buy eggs from free-range chickens, milk from cows that haven’t had hormones given to them, etc., so I’d be very interested to find out, does Kashi do the same?
I am also looking for the free frozen entree sample information – where can I find it? The products look interesting and I would love to have the incentive to try something new!
I’m very glad to hear that Kashi is not only concerned with people’s health, but with our environment’s as well!
However, I would like to know whether Kashi is also concerned with animals’ health. (Meaning, does Kashi only use humane meat—meat that comes from farms which treat their animals humanely—in their products?)
I came to your site and to join when I heard about the coupon for a free frozen entree advertised on TV. However, I could not find the coupon on the site, so am understandably disappointed.
Soy milk (also called soya milk, soybean milk, or soy juice) and sometimes referred to as soy drink/beverage is a beverage made from soy beans. Your argument about cows is not valid. Cows have been around forever. Invent a pill that eliminates methane.
Hey Microwave hater, Have you thought about taking the food out of the plastic tray and cooking it it in oven using a glass try or bowl? Wow, to be so short sighted. Isn’t soy milk made from soy beans? How about the rest of the haters invent something better.
Wow people are being a little harsh! Of course they can do more, just like most of us can whether we want to admit it or not. I believe any step in the right diection is a good thing, why boycott a company who’s at least TRYING when thousands of others aren’t? I say good for you Kashi, keep up the good work!
And for good or bad, I like milk products and meat, so thanks Kashi for keeping things tasty.
If you were truly sustainable you would not use milk products in virtually every product you sell. Milk (and meat) means a large cow population (it is currently 56 billion), a large cow population means alot of methane released into the atmosphere. Methane is 23 times more potent than CO2 as a greenhouse gas. On all of the granola bars it is the second last ingredient, is this really necessary? Until it is removed, a large group of students at my school and I refuse to support your “sustainable” practices.
To 4545me who doesn’t like the instructions to microwave only, I agree they should have something for conventional ovens. I just had the Kashi southwestern chicken frozen entree for dinner tonight. I put it in a regular over set at 350° for about half an hour with a small hole punched in the covering. I then turned off the oven and left it in while I ate my salad. A little extra time doesn’t hurt and helps get the grains and black beans a little more done as they’re a little hard for my taste.
i love the new Kashi “U” cereal. it is in a completely recycled box with soy based inks so that i can recycle it again or even put it into the compost heap. the cereal itself is amazing…...once ate the whole thing right from the box. keep up the great work.
Just bought some of your frozen products and am shocked. Directions say to microwave. Your company can not be considered health conscious if these are your directions and only way to cook your products. Will no longer buy and can not recommend to anyone.
I also appreciate your trays being #1 plastic. However, I would like to encourage you to explore the potential for eliminating the paper / cardboard box entirely from your dinner entrees. I recognize that you have to include certain information on the packaging such as ingredients, nutrition, and contact information. However, I am hopeful that with some creative thinking, you will find a way to eliminate the use of the carton entirely. Thanks for great products!
I love this idea. Kashi may just have to make a better seal that goes over the food to make sure it doesn’t puncture during shipping. And then they can put all the information that goes on the box, on the seal.
The recycling program in my city does not accept frozen food packages because of a thin plastic film on the outside.
I appreciate that you use 1# plastic for your trays but what about using paper instead. I recycle but a lot of people don’t. Paper has a better chance of decomposing in a landfill. Please note that Seeds of Change uses paper trays.