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Dairy producer reduces refrigeration energy use with Dyneo permanent magnet motors

Since refrigeration is a key element in the manufacturing process, optimum operation and reliability is paramount.

October 27, 2016

Inex, a Belgium-based producer of dairy products, achieved minimum energy savings of at least 18% from its refrigeration process as a result of switching to Dyneo permanent magnet motor technology from Emerson Industrial Automation USA.

Western Gateway Storage installs Evapco’s low-charge ammonia packaged refrigeration system

The small 580-pound ammonia charge is a great benefit to Western Gateway because it significantly reduces their regulatory compliance costs.

October 20, 2016

In 2016, Western Gateway Storage carried their commitment into the 21st century by becoming what is said to be the first end user to install Evapcold low-charge ammonia packaged refrigeration systems from Evapco, Inc.

U.S., Canada unveil process to generate zero-emissions heat, electricity

The oxy-PFBC process generates electricity and heat with zero emissions by economically capturing greenhouse gases created by biomass and fossil fuel combustion.

October 19, 2016

Gas Technology Institute (GTI), Des Plaines, Ill., and NRCan/CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, Canada, unveiled the new oxy-fired pressurized fluidized bed combustion (oxy-PFBC) pilot test facility at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa.

Survey: Americans don’t know how much food they waste

According to the “2016 Food & Health Survey,” about one-third of Americans (30%) say that they “don’t create any food waste.”

October 14, 2016

According to a survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation, Washington, D.C., many Americans are unaware of their own roles in contributing to the problem.

Alpine Fresh improves sustainability with drip irrigation technology

Alpine Fresh implemented a high-frequency intermittent drip (HFDI) irrigation system.

October 7, 2016

Alpine Fresh, Inc., a Doral, Fla.-based grower, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables, revealed its efforts toward sustainability.

Consumer Goods Forum announces new refrigeration resolution

This second refrigeration resolution is the fourth environmental resolution as part of its environmental platform.

October 6, 2016

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announced a new resolution on refrigeration, calling on all consumer goods companies to phase out harmful hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Village Farms’ study identifies options for reducing on-site greenhouse gas emissions

According to the study, using the carbon dioxide in landfill gas from Vancouver’s landfill will result in yearly greenhouse gas emission reductions of more than 19,000 tons a year.

October 5, 2016

Canada-based Village Farms investigated the technical and economic feasibility of capturing the carbon dioxide in Vancouver, Canada’s, landfill gas for use in its Delta greenhouses.

Working with employees to achieve zero landfill certification

Brian Duffy

October 4, 2016

From product design to packaging, every company has the responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference to reduce its environmental footprint, eliminate waste, practice lean business processes and reduce resource consumption.

California to surpass Florida as largest market for water reuse

Water scarcity continues to be the primary driver for water reuse implementation.

September 30, 2016

municipal wastewater reuse capacity is expected to increase 58% from 2016 through 2026, according to new market forecasts from Bluefield Research.

Joseph Gallo Farms to become net-zero energy dairy farm

Joseph Gallo Farms operates one of the largest and longest-running methane digesters in California.

September 26, 2016

Joseph Gallo Farms, Atwater, Calif., unveiled a new 2 megawatt (MW) solar array, what is said to be the largest privately owned system ever installed on a California dairy.

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