Green Series: Good to the Last BTU Kevin T. Higgins November 7, 2012 For organizations able to commit capital to energy recovery systems, the realized efficiencies are the gift that keeps giving.Read More
Editor's Note: There’s no stopping the growing force and rewards of sustainability Joyce Fassl November 7, 2012 About 10 years ago, someone from a major food industry supplier called me to discuss his company’s commitment to sustainability. Read More
TECH FLASH Tertiary water reuse is a popular idea Agricultural and industrial use account for 90 percent of the world's freshwater resources October 29, 2012 Not for drinking, recycled water for farming and some industrial applications holds promise in decreasing water shortages.Read More
TECH FLASH Coca-Cola to set sustainable packaging goals in Europe A joint-venture with a PET recycler will make it possible October 29, 2012 The goals include achieving zero waste in its own operations and recycling more packaging than it uses.Read More
Packaging Trends Survey: Greener Containers, Faster Speeds Kevin T. Higgins October 4, 2012 Whether they acknowledge it or not, food packaging professionals are operating lines where the goals of sustainable manufacturing are playing out.Read More
TECH FLASH Renewable energy processes 20 percent of beef at Cargill facility September 10, 2012 Cargill’s Fort Morgan, CO beef processing plant invested $1.8 million in energy-efficiency improvements and is seeing tangible results.Read More
TECH FLASH Global water issues need research to avoid crisis situations September 10, 2012 With 70 percent of all fresh water use by irrigation, drought is the number-one threat to the food supply in high-population, developing countries.Read More
Toward zero liquid discharge Kevin T. Higgins September 10, 2012 Animal feed recovery used to constitute best practice in food plant wastewater treatment. Technology and sustainability efforts are pushing manufacturers far beyond that.Read More
TECH FLASH Ensuring the sustainability of sustainability efforts August 28, 2012 Making a product “green” often calls for manufacturing changes—sometimes with unexpected results that must be factored into the equation.Read More
TECH FLASH Odor eater for large manufacturing plants August 28, 2012 A processing plant may be a sustainable operation, but if it stinks, neighbors will not consider it a good member of the community.Read More