Food Packaging Manufacturer Met Sustainability Requirements of Global Fast Food Company

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Challenge

A packaging manufacturer desired to do business with a fast food company that requires suppliers to meet its sustainability program requirements.

Opportunity

The packaging company sought our assistance in designing a water management system that would meet the sustainability requirements. The goals were to reduce water and chemical consumption.

Solution

Earthwise Environmental specified reverse osmosis treatment for both the cooling tower and boiler systems. By removing supply water impurities, each system was able to cycle (concentrate) to levels that allowed for reduction in water, energy and chemicals. Plus, we replaced drummed liquids with solids packaged in cardboard cartons.

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Investment

$209,000

Benefits
  • $145,000 in water savings per year
  • 61,000 pounds of hazardous chemistry eliminated per year
  • $68,000 annual reduction in treatment costs
  • Sustainability innovation recognized by global fast food company