CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, February 16, 2021 — How2Recycle is excited to stitch Gap Inc. into the fabric of the How2Recycle label program. How2Recycle labels educate consumers on responsible disposal practices and will begin to appear on select product packaging across the Gap Inc. portfolio of brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, in the second quarter of 2021.
Additionally, How2Recycle will support Gap Inc. in their work toward finding solutions to reduce their usage of plastic packaging while bringing forth more sustainable packaging design improvements. This partnership will support Gap Inc. in reaching their goal to eliminate single-use plastics by 2030.
“At Gap Inc., we recognize our responsibility to take care of the planet for the health of future generations. We’re proud to partner with How2Recycle to educate and empower our customers on how to recycle e-commerce mailers through Store Drop-off. This is one step on our sustainability journey towards creating cleaner and healthier communities,” said Jennifer Liu, Senior Specialist - Zero Waste & Circularity, Gap Inc.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a collection of purpose-led, billion-dollar lifestyle brands, is a leading global retailer offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix, and Janie and Jack brands. Fiscal year 2019 net sales were $16.4 billion. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
About How2Recycle
The How2Recycle® label is a U.S. and Canada-based standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. Over 300 brand owners and retailers are members of How2Recycle, and tens of thousands of products carry the How2Recycle label in the marketplace. How2Recycle is a project of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition®, a membership-based group that brings together businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to collectively broaden the understanding of packaging sustainability and develop meaningful improvements for packaging solutions. For more information, follow us on Twitter @How2Recycle or go to our website at www.How2Recycle.info. Companies interested in joining How2Recycle can visit http://www.how2recycle.info/jo... for more information or contact [email protected].
