Mighty River Tupperware Vendor Becomes a Major Sponsor for Runterra Race in Gaithersburg

(I-Newswire) March 12, 2009 - March 4, 2009 – Washington, D.C. – Today, the Mighty River Sales Group (http://My.Tupperware.com/MightyRiverSales), an independently owned and operated vendor licensed to distribute and sell Tupperware® products, became a major sponsor of the runterra race and expo (www.runterra.com) taking place in Gaithersburg, Maryland on March 29, 2009. runterra Gaithersburg 8K's purpose is to help educate everyday people about living a more sustainable lifestyle. The race is a spotlight event for the Go Green America Expo whose goal is to bring clean energy solutions to everyday people through interactive exhibits, an organic food festival, hundreds of eco-friendly vendors, and thought-provoking speakers. Both runterra and the Mighty River Sales Group, which includes over 500 sales force members in ten states, want to encourage race participants and expo attendees to reduce waste, conserve energy, and protect the environment.

"We are excited to have the Mighty River Sales Group partnering with runterra because Tupperware introduced sustainable products long before the world realized this was the direction we should have been headed to keep the earth thriving," states Andrea Vincent, Marketing Director for runterra. "One of our big pushes for runterra Gaithersburg was finding a way to stay away from disposable water bottles to serve water to our runners. Tupperware® On-the-Go reusable drinking bottles and other containers are shining examples of sustainability. Using these products could eliminate years of potential waste from our landfills."

Runterra fully supports the efforts of the Mighty River Sales Group and both organizations believe that living a sustainable lifestyle can be easy by taking small steps like the following (provided by Tupperware Brands Corporation):

Reduce Water Bottle Consumption – Americans consumed 50 billion single serve water bottles in one year and on average, only two out of ten bottles were recycled. Instead, choose from Tupperware's wide range of durable drinking containers and pitchers for on the go or at home.
Replace Plastic Wrap with Tupperware® Containers - Two million tons of plastic wrap and over 1.5 tons of plastic bags end up in landfills each year. Tupperware's durable, versatile storage products last virtually forever and offer a sustainable, reusable option for preserving food and the planet.
Use the Microwave - Microwaving helps conserve 50% more energy during cooking and reheating than a traditional oven. Tupperware's microwave safe products help save time and energy.
Buy in Bulk - Buy in large sizes and save money, reduce waste, and help the environment. A family of four in the United States alone can save approximately $2,000 a year by choosing large sizes. The challenge lies in keeping this food fresh so that it is consumed rather than thrown away. When food ends up in landfills, it becomes a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Tupperware offers a number of storage solutions for keeping your bulk foods fresh longer.
Preserve your Fruits & Vegetables - Almost 10% of the food purchased at supermarkets ends up in landfills-more than 21 million shopping bags of food! Food that ends up in landfills is one main source of greenhouse gas emissions. Many of Tupperware's fridge containers have been specifically developed with technology to preserve your foods, helping you reduce waste and save money.

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Contact: Andrea Vincent
703-586-5037
andrea@runterra.com

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