A supermarket chain partners for sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY as a business practice entails reducing waste, saving energy and using resources wisely to lessen the impact on the environment. For SM Markets, it also means integrating into their operations like-minded partners to bring about responsible development in the communities they serve.

For example, Sanitary Care Products Asia Inc., an SM supplier partner since 2000, sources paper from sustainable tree farms and avoids harmful chemicals in its products. It offers oxo-biodegradable trash bags designed to break down over time and starch-made cutlery as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic.