Protecting the Environment For Future Generations
Gerber Childrenswear is doing our part in trying to make the world a better place for our children through our products, packaging and business practices.
Products
- Safety standards: We adhere to rigorous safety and testing standards on our products, and we keep abreast of evolving federal, state and retailer safety requirements in the children's market.
- We utilize Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 because we care about the well-being of our little ones. Oeko-Tex® certified key components provide the highest available level of safety and are compliant with new government requirements.
Packaging
- We are using sustainable, eco-friendly retail packaging for many of our products, and our packaging inserts are made from 100% recycled stock.
Business Practices
- Sustainability purchasing guidelines: Gerber Childrenswear strives not only to be a good citizen of the United States, but also to conduct business in an ethical and environmentally sustainable manner in all of the countries of the world in which we have the privilege to do business.
- We have implemented sustainable processes in our facilities, including use of recycling bins and energy efficient lighting to help reduce our overall energy consumption. We are constantly working to reduce our carbon footprint.
To find out your impact on the planet through your transportation use, recycling habits, water usage and energy usage, click here for a personal impact calculator.
For any inquiries pertaining to environmental compliance, supplier guidelines and safety/employment practices, please contact us at 1-800-4Gerber or write to:
START HEALTHY, STAY HEALTHY(TM) Resource Center
445 State Street
Fremont, MI 49413-0001
