At Better Baked Foods, we are dedicated to reducing our impact on the environment, and we strive to ensure that we are as globally-conscious as possible.
Recycling:
- All clean cardboard is recycled (approximately 40,000 lbs per month).
- All clean plastic materials are recycled and processed into #2 grade reusable product (approximately 6,500 lbs per month).
- All damaged product is reclaimed, recycled and processed into animal feed at a facility in Ohio.
Facility Design:
- All office, production, and warehouse lighting have been converted to high efficiency lighting.
- A portion of facility lighting is controlled by motion-activated sensors.
- Steam boilers and associated chemicals have been eliminated. High-efficiency heating systems are used to heat water for cleaning.
- Integration of vari-drive controllers to reduce electrical cost on ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Significantly reduced energy consumption through the use of glycol under the freezer floor and heating it with ammonia compressors.
- Reduced water usage through the replacement of urinals and toilets with 1 gallon flushes.
- Air compressors are integrated into a computer network system in an effort to best utilize horse power for air that is needed.
- Currently working on a closed loop system to cool the air compressors, in an effort to reduce water consumption.