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chain donates 500 tons of organic compost in California April 24 -- The Vons grocery store chain is donating 500 tons of organic compost to parks, schools and community gardens in Southern California. The compost, with a value of $75,000, was created through a Vons program to compost excess produce and other organic items at its supermarkets in Southern California. Vons and its parent company, Safeway, recycle nearly 100,000 tons of produce and green waste into organic compost each year. The company only uses produce trimmings, organic packaging and discarded perishable products, including baked goods, floral items and dairy products, Vons said.
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