Sustainability Program

At By the Yard, sustainability isn't a single program or headline. It's part of how we operate every day. Our outdoor furniture is made from recycled #2 plastics, like milk jugs and laundry bottles, and built to last for decades in any weather. But that's just one piece of the story. From how we design our products to how we run our Minnesota manufacturing facility, we focus on reducing waste, reclaiming materials, and making smart use of resources at every step. We recover over 97% of our cut-offs and shavings during manufacturing, and we continue to find practical ways to lower our impact without compromising on quality or comfort. Since 1995, we've helped people enjoy life outdoors without the guilt of throwaway products. When you make something that lasts, you don't have to replace it. That's goods for your deck and even better for the planet. We're proud to support the 3M Open's sustainability efforts and to be part of a broader conversation about how we care for our planet and ensure, Life is Better Outdoors.

At Dow, we are guided by our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Inspired by the power of sport of sport, we use our materials science expertise to develop bold solutions--from optimizing athletic equipment in support of peak performance to enhancing the sustainability of venues and events. We put this into practice as the host of the Dow Championship--the first GEO-certified LPGA event--and by collaborating on sustainability programs at the WM Phoenix Open and other major tournaments. As the LPGA Tour's first Sustainability Resource partner, Dow is helping build a scalable blueprint to enhance the game of golf and beyond. 

Nature Valley is committed to a more recyclable future. Parks, trails, lands and waters are precious to us all and must be preserved for future generations. We're starting by making our Crunchy bar wrappers store drop-off recyclable.

Believe it or not, recycling polyethylene film is more than a sustainable, eco-friendly way to minimize our environmental footprint. That same material can also be turned into some pretty amazing things. Your contributions to store drop-off recycling can be turned into playground sets, decking, fencing, and furniture — all things that can help you make the most of your outdoor spaces.

But that's only our first step toward making all of our packaging fully recyclable by 2025. Visit our See-Saw at Fan Village to learn more.

At VIRESCO, we believe food waste shouldn’t go to waste. Based in the Midwest, our team partners with food and beverage businesses to collect organic material—like out-of-spec products and expired goods—and convert it into clean, renewable energy, giving waste a second life, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

We’re proud to support the 3M Open in its mission to be the most sustainable golf tournament in the country. This week, all organic waste generated at the tournament is being responsibly collected, repurposed and converted to renewable energy, thanks to our local processing partnership.

Did you know that, according to the USDA, 40% of food in the U.S. ends up wasted each year? That’s nearly a billion golf carts worth of waste. Instead of sending it to landfills, we give it a second life—helping power homes, businesses, and maybe even the device you’re holding now.

Our goal? Reduce waste. Raise awareness. And deliver real environmental and sustainable impact, one smart, local solution at a time.

Xcel Energy is committed to a clean energy future. Over half the energy we provide already comes from carbon-free sources. But A carbon-free future doesn't just happen. Together, we make it happen. It takes all of us. 

Together with the 3M Open and its sustainability partners, we're all in to make the world a better, brighter, and cleaner place to live, work and play. 

Come experience the Xcel Energy Backyard and step inside our energy-efficient Tiny House, enjoy outdoor games, test your putting skills on the Clean Energy Mini Golf Challenge and connect with us to learn how you can help save energy at home and help us get to a carbon-free future!