A site which makes a liqueur has an effluent treatment plant which produces good quality permeate which is currently discharged to foul sewer. Can we re-use some of this water?
Depending on the quality of the permeate it may require further treatment for certain uses. Storage facilites will also be necessary. It could be used for vehicle washing, crate washing, CIP pre-rinse or cooling water.
I work for a trade association in the food and drink sector - what can you do for me?
Envirowise has strategic partnerships with various intermediaries in the food and drink industry, is committed to joint working with intermediaries such as trade associations, networking groups, lobby groups, business support organisations, and others who work closely with the food and drink sector. Benefits of joint working.
I think our company site can improve its resource efficiency but I'm not sure what to do. How can Envirowise help?
Envirowise provides a range of services and publications, contact us with a question or phone the Advice Line on 0800 585794.
How do changes to the packaging regulations affect brewers and owners of pub chains?
The packaging regulations apply to companies or groups which handle more than 50 tonnes of packaging and have a turnover of £2million per year. Changes to the regulations in 2005 affect companies in the hospitality sector, requiring licensors, pub operating companies and franchise operators to consider the packaging handled by licensees in calculating their obligation. More on packaging regulations...
We are considering a redesign of our beverage packaging with the environment in mind. Can Envirowise help?
The environmental impacts of packaging can be influenced by many factors such as choice of material, use of new technologies to lightweight the package, as well as recyclablitlity and re-usability. Envirowise has produced a guide GG360R Packaging design for the environment: reducing costs and quantities which contains industry case studies.
