So far the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) has met and exceeded all the recycling targets it has set. But now the soft drink company is looking to push waste reduction even lower. DPS has announced initiatives that will reduce fuel use by 20 percent per gallon, conserve and protect water sources by minimizing use and water waste in beverage production, and continue its ambitious energy-efficient projects.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group takes hardline to minimize waste
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