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Sustainability

Tetra Pak adds solar array, wants only renewable electricity sources

Company is halfway to global goal

September 17, 2018

Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak is installing a solar power array at its headquarters for its goal to use 100 percent renewable electricity in the U.S. by next year.

TECH FLASH

Jerky processor integrates ‘green’ wastewater treatment plant

The company sought a wastewater treatment solution to decrease the burden on its local sewer system and recover energy from the waste stream.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 28, 2016

The system solves the plant’s discharge overload issue and generates biogas as a byproduct.

Tetra Pak commits to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030

Jeremy Gerrard

June 13, 2016

Tetra Pak has committed to increasing its use of renewable electricity from 20 today to 100 percent across all global operations by 2030.

Bimbo to install solar energy system

April 8, 2016

The rooftop panels at the Escondido, CA bakery will produce electricity for the facility.

USDA invests $6.7 million in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

Jeremy Gerrard

June 12, 2015

USDA announced this week it is investing more than $6.7 million in 544 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across the nation.

TECH FLASH

Goya opens new corporate headquarters

The largest Hispanic-owned food company in the US has moved into a 600,000-square-foot warehouse in New Jersey.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2015

The sustainable corporate headquarters is part of a $500 million global expansion over the past 10 years.

TECH FLASH

Northwest Ohio food processing

With plants like Campbell’s, Cooper Farms, Hirzel Canning Co. and Lakeview Farms, the Toledo area is host to a high concentration of food processing companies

Debra Schug

November 24, 2014

With access to natural resources, transportation and a strong supply chain it’s no wonder agribusiness and food processing is excelling in Northwest Ohio.

TECH FLASH

Solar field shares ‘love’ of renewable energy

A field of solar panels on New Caledonia’s largest island is being constructed in the shape of a heart for local beverage company Froico SA

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

The unique field design was inspired by an area of nearby wild mangrove vegetation that has naturally taken a heart shape.

Editor's Note

Are you going above and beyond in your sustainability programs?

Joyce Fassl

August 6, 2014

While sustainability programs have become the new normal at most manufacturing facilities, there is always room for improvement and another project to tackle.

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