Mountain Rose Herbs Releases Annual Sustainability Report and Announces Zero Waste Platinum Status

Eugene, Oregon, Aug. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain Rose Herbs (MRH), an e-commerce company that has offered organic, fair trade and sustainably sourced botanical products nationwide since 1987, has released its 2016 Sustainability Report highlighting the company's environmentally and socially conscious achievements for the year. By showcasing data from various audits and providing transparency for the public, the report hopes to support MRH's motto “people, plants, and planet before profit.”

2016 Highlights include:

• Diverted 94% of company waste
• Achieved Platinum Zero Waste Facility Certification by GBCI, the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business.
• Converted to 100% renewable energy.
• Offset 306.2 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions through Carbonfund.org.
• Adopted three native seed plots in a local native plant nursery including plots of yarrow, nettle and trillium.
• Continued groundbreaking Fair for Life Project work in India and renewed focus on responsible sourcing. 

In addition, MRH provided multiple opportunities for employees to contribute including:

• An alternative commute program offering cash incentives to employees who walk, carpool and ride the bus to work including an annual cash award for the employee who logs the most miles.
• 24 hours per year of paid volunteer time at the nonprofit or local organization of their choice.
• Eight Mountain Rose River Projects, employee-led restoration projects—where over 813 gallons of trash and 67 cubic yards of invasive species were removed and 35 pounds of native seeds were hand harvested.
• An employee-led committee that promotes environmentally sound and socially conscious operating practices.

“As a mission-based company, we have a resolute commitment to ethical business practices and environmental integrity,” said vice president and co-owner Shawn Donnille. “These values are the core of every business decision we make.”

See the full report: http://bit.ly/MRH16SustRep

Access featured photos: http://bit.ly/MRHPix

About Mountain Rose Herbs  
Since 1987, Mountain Rose Herbs has been known for its uncompromising commitment to organic agriculture, sustainable business practices, and a steadfast focus on providing high-quality botanical products. The company’s wide range of offerings includes bulk herbs and spices, aromatherapy and essential oils, tea and tea supplies, and natural health and body products. From product quality and sustainable packaging, to fair trade practices and watershed conservation, Mountain Rose Herbs takes pride in doing business right. The company’s core belief that people, plants, and planet are more important than profit guides everything they do. To learn more visit:www.mountainroseherbs.com

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Raychel Kolen
                    Mountain Rose Herbs
                    541.741.7307 X 158
                    rkolen@mountainroseherbs.com