2024-07-12 08:03:14
Calconut, the leading Spanish company in the sale of fruitgot the seal’From Waste to Resources: River to Landfill‘, offered by Saica Natur, a division of the Saica Group specialized in waste management and environmental services. The identity of the Valencian company has been confirmed by the certification body TÜV SÜD. In its Mutxamel (Alicante) plant, the group achieved 99% recovery of its waste in the audited semester, during 2023 and with the help of Saica Natur, Calconut managed 350 tons of waste in this way.
In particular, Calconut recycles more than 155 tons of paper and cardboard waste, which is transformed in Saica facilities. This is equivalent to more than 817,000 boxes of 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard.
On the other hand, the waste that cannot be directly recycled, about 137 tons, is energy valued as CSR (Solid Recovered Fuel), providing 284,000 kWh of electrical energy, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of homes Spain 82.
In addition, the Alicante company manages 54 tons of plastic waste, which comes from large bags, which allows new use to make new packaging from recycled materials.
The success of this project depends on the close cooperation between the two companies that seek to keep the activities at the forefront of the use of waste, to produce new raw materials and thus reduce the environmental impact of their activity by implementing a system model- economic. In Mutxamel, Calconut reinforces its purpose of improving people’s health and well-being, through responsible distribution and energy.
Calconut has a firm commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, implementing several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Company uses electricity coming from 100% from renewable resources and it has installed more than 1,500 solar panels, creating 26.53% of the electricity it consumes, which makes it not dependent on the grid during the middle hours of the day. In addition, it has received energy efficiency measures, such as turning on and off the lights, personal regulation of intensity, and windows with thermal break. It also optimizes the using water, recirculating it in processes where possible, using it for irrigation or purifying it by osmosis for its regeneration in the plant, in addition to using strict recycling policies, including reducing the use of paper and converting organic waste into animal feed.
Calconut’s environmental strategy also includes enhancing biodiversity and the well-being of its employees. It has restored degraded green areas and promoted biodiversity, both inside and outside its offices. As for its employees, the company promotes healthy eating, provides access to gyms, organizes health and sports activities, and provides family insurance and car sharing. Calconut is in the process of obtaining carbon footprint certificates and is committed to achieving zero emissions by 2050, investing in renewable technologies and more efficient industrial processes.
Source: Calconut
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