Schreiber Foods Zero Waste Sustainability Strategy Externship
Join a $7.5B global food leader in a high-impact strategy externship. Analyze real waste data and design bold circular economy solutions to reach zero landfill. Build real consulting skills—and tackle a global problem that impacts us all
You’ve definitely eaten Schreiber Foods — you just didn’t know it.Ever had a cheeseburger at a fast food chain? That’s probably them. Bought a tub of yogurt at the grocery store? Yep, that too.
Schreiber Foods is a $7.5B global giant that powers some of the biggest food brands in the world — quietly making the dairy behind your favorite snacks, fast food, and grocery staples. And now, they want you to help solve one of the biggest challenges facing companies everywhere: how to turn waste into something useful.This isn’t a reduce-reuse-recycle poster project. This is real work.
By 2030, Schreiber wants to hit 100% waste diversion across all U.S. plants — and you’ll help figure out how. Your mission? Analyze internal data, uncover why some plants are lagging behind, and explore circular economy solutions that give waste a second life — from donating extra food to feeding people, to finding new recyclers, to converting waste into energy or compost.
🌱 This is your shot to:
- Work on a real corporate sustainability strategy
- Solve problems that actually matter
- Get behind the scenes of brands you already eat every day
And the best part? You’ll walk away with insights, impact, and a project that future employers will ask you about.
Project Output
- Data-Driven Strategy Presentation — Summarize findings and propose actionable steps to help Schreiber meet its 2030 zero waste goal.
- Waste Diversion Strategy Development — Analyze internal plant data to identify barriers and opportunities for 100% waste diversion.
- Regional Infrastructure Research — Investigate how external factors like local recycling access, landfill policies, and composting resources affect waste management success.
- Circular Economy Solutions — Design practical recommendations for how Schreiber can reduce, repurpose, and recycle manufacturing waste more effectively.
Schreiber Foods is a global leader in food manufacturing—apply now to join their mission!
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Schreiber Foods is a $7.5 billion global food company and one of the largest dairy manufacturers in the world, supporting leading brands like McDonald’s and Go-Gurt. Committed to making a difference through food and sustainability, Schreiber Foods is leading the way toward a greener, more responsible future.
Emily King
Passionate about driving impactful initiatives that protect and engage communities. Bridging the gap between complex environmental issues and the financial business case. Leading projects that align with sustainability values, empowering communities to embrace an environmentally conscious future.
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Schreiber Foods is a global leader in food manufacturing—apply now to join their mission!
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