Earth Day is April 22nd, but we’re celebrating all month long! Tops keeps discovering new ways to help save our planet! Social responsibility and sustainability have always been at the core of our mission, reducing environmental waste and energy consumption all while providing our customers with sustainably sourced, high-quality products. Learn more about our ongoing commitment to sustainability by Click here.

Farmer Pirates Compost

"Farmer Pirates Compost is proud to partner with Tops Markets in a shared commitment to building a more sustainable community. Through our organics recycling program, we work together to divert food waste from landfills and turn it into a valuable resource for local soils. Together with Tops Markets, we’re not just reducing waste-we're strengthening local systems, supporting environmental responsibility, and making it easier for our community to take part in a more sustainable future." - Terra Courtney, Worker-Owner, Administrative Team Member of Farmer's Pirates Compost

Lighting the Way to Lower Energy Use

Tops continues to invest in energy efficient lighting with its partners at NOCO Energy to accelerate our LED lighting conversion. This latest initiative lowers electricity consumption and decrease an estimated 16,000 kWh in annual electricity savings. An estimated $1.6M was invested in this recent capital project.

Turning Waste into Impact

Tops commitment to leaving a smaller carbon footprint is something we strive for daily.
Last year along we recycled:
Over 1,950 tons of used cooking/fryer oil
1,165 tons of plastic bags and stretch film
120,000+ tons of cardboard, newspapers, and office paper
More than 2,380 tons of organic scraps

Fresh Recovery

The Fresh Recovery Program at 140 Tops locations has recovered over 1.6 million pounds of food by redistributing surplus items to local communities. It reduces waste while helping fight hunger and supporting a more sustainable food system.