Pure Edible Oils Diverts Over 15,000 Plastic Jugs Each Month from Indiana Landfills, Empowering Foodservice Partners to Meet Corporate Sustainability Mandates
[Indianapolis, IN] – [August, 2026] – As Indiana processes over 6 million tons of municipal solid waste annually, the commercial foodservice sector faces mounting pressure to eliminate single-use plastics and modernize supply chain operations. Today, Pure Edible Oils announced an ongoing environmental milestone, revealing that its bulk oil delivery and management solutions successfully divert 15,714 five-gallon plastic jugs from Indiana landfills every month.
Single-use plastic containers, historically discarded after a single use in commercial kitchens, pose a persistent challenge to regional waste systems. By eliminating these containers, Pure Edible Oils prevents approximately 35,000 pounds (17.5 tons) of rigid HDPE plastic from entering local landfills monthly. On an annual basis, this ongoing effort keeps more than 188,000 jugs, or 210 tons of plastic waste, out of Indiana’s waste stream every year.
To put this recurring volume into perspective for general consumers and corporate leadership:
- Monthly: Every 30 days, Pure Edible Oils diverts plastic waste equivalent to the structural weight of a full-sized school bus or 10 standard passenger cars.
- Annually: Over the course of a year, the plastic saved equals the weight of a Boeing 747 airliner (~210 tons) and, if stacked end-to-end, would stretch nearly 45 miles high—reaching well into the stratosphere.
“The commercial foodservice industry is at a pivotal turning point where operational convenience can no longer come at the cost of the environment,” said Adam Ittenbach, President at Pure Edible Oils. “Diverting over 15,000 plastic jugs every single month isn’t just a one-time achievement, it is a continuous, compounding commitment to keeping non-biodegradable waste out of our local Indiana communities.”
Supporting Corporate ESG & Scope 3 Mandates
As national restaurant chains, regional hospitality groups, and local dining establishments face strict Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, supply chain sustainability has moved from a preference to a requirement.
Pure Edible Oils’ automated bulk management systems directly support corporate sustainability mandates by:
- Reduces Scope 3 Supply Chain Emissions: Eliminating hundreds of thousands of single-use containers annually drastically lowers carbon emissions tied to raw plastic manufacturing, transport, and municipal disposal.
- Eliminates Kitchen Waste Streams: Transitioning away from individual jugs prevents oil residue from contaminating municipal recycling streams, enabling partner kitchens to hit zero-waste-to-landfill targets.
- Optimizes Oil Usage & Operations: Closed-loop fresh oil and waste cooking oil services reduces food waste while significantly improving kitchen safety and labor efficiency.
Working with Pure Edible Oils allows commercial kitchens to achieve measurable, verifiable progress toward their sustainability goals month after month. Every gallon managed without a plastic jug is a tangible step toward a cleaner Indiana.
For more information about Pure Edible Oils and its sustainable bulk oil management solutions for commercial kitchens, visit www.pureedibleoils.com.
About Pure Edible Oils
Pure Edible Oils is a leading provider of sustainable cooking oil management solutions, offering premium edible oils, bulk delivery, automated handling systems, and responsible recycling services to commercial kitchens, restaurants, and food service operators across Indiana. By combining operational convenience with environmentally responsible supply chain practices, Pure Edible Oils empowers foodservice partners to improve kitchen safety, reduce waste, and achieve corporate sustainability objectives.
