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Sustainability&EnvironmentalStewardship
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Bell Carter Olives Corning, CA. Largest Black Ripe Olive Producer In World Largest Olive Producer In United States # 1 Lindsay Brand
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Bell Carter Foods Doing The “Right” Thing –In The Past –In The Present –In The Future
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Long Term Sustainability is Bell Carter’s Strategy
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Sustainability Management System Environmental / Sustainability Policy Sustainability Team (Grassroots Effort) BC Commitment to Sustainability Projects BC Commitment to Waste Water Innovation BC Commitment To Renewable Energy Drive Toward “0” Waste
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Bell Carter Environmental / Sustainability Policy
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Sustainability Team Cross Functional Team –Operations –Maintenance –Wastewater –Engineering –Administration Monthly Meeting –Map Material / Water / Energy Streams –Identify Opportunities –Track / Communicate Results
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BCF Commitment To Sustainability Improvement 58 Sustainability Projects Have Been Completed Since 2006 8 Sustainability Projects Are in Progress 25 Sustainability Projects Are Being Planned For The Near Future Focusing On: –Energy Reduction –Water Usage Reduction –Renewable Energy –Fruit Re-Use (Culls)
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Black Ripe Olive Process Sustainability Opportunities –Wastewater Vinegar Lye Sodium Large Volume Of Water –Byproducts Pits Culls Oil Olive Particulate
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3 Key Components To Our Sustainability Process
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Reduce Energy Consumption
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Examples Of Usage Reduction
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Wastewater Treatment Requires Significant Energy A Large Amount Of Aeration is Required Continuously Working On Electrical Efficiency Participate In Power Curtailment Program Automated Power Management System
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Recent Energy Control System Recently Installed / Commissioned System PLC Controls For D.O. Control PLC Controls For Energy Management PLC Controls For Aeration Control 2,743,404 KWH Annual Savings 788 Tons Annually Of CO2 Reduction Equivalent To 497 Homes (@ 5,519 KWH / yr)
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Public Recognition PG&E Rebate = $114,475 Newspaper / Web Based Articles –Chico Enterprise Record –Red Bluff Daily News –Environmental Leader.Com –PR Web KHSL Channel 24 News (Chico) D:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB D:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
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Local Utility Supplier Pacific Gas & Electric Long Term Partnership Quotes From PG&E “One of the things I like about Bell Carter is that they are a leader.” Lia White PG&E N Valley Exec Mgr “One of the things I like about Bell Carter is that they are a leader.” Lia White PG&E N Valley Exec Mgr “The improvements cost money and he appreciates that the company looked at the big picture” Tino Nava PG&E Account Manager “The improvements cost money and he appreciates that the company looked at the big picture” Tino Nava PG&E Account Manager “You’re an example of what we wish everyone would do” Lia White PG&E N Valley Exec Mgr “You’re an example of what we wish everyone would do” Lia White PG&E N Valley Exec Mgr
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Examples Of Recycle Efforts Cans Plastic Cardboard Office Paper Scrap Steel Wood Pallets Drums Pits / Culls Bio Solids
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Recology Data Bio Solids Removed Via Dredge / Centrifuge Recology Site Vacaville, CA. They Produce High Grade Mulch (S.F. Garbage) Bio Solids Used To Support Operation As Daily Cover vs. Soil High Grade Mulch Produced
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Wheelabrator Shasta Energy Co. Green Energy Producer (Anderson Ca.) Use Forest / Agricultural Materials 750,000 Tons Annually 20,000 Tons From Bell Carter Enough Power Generated By Our Pits/Culls To Power More Than 1811 Homes / Year (Approximately 10Million KWH / Year)
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Completed Recycle Project Examples Partner With City Of Corning on Electronic Recycling Bio Solids To Recology Site Pits To Wheelabrator
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The Major Difference Between BCF and Other Processors
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BCF Corning WWTP 27 Acre Treatment Facility Purely Olive Related Waste (no sanitary) Daily Flow Can Reach1MM Gallons / Day Biological (Natural) Treatment Our “Process” Allows Us To Increase The Rate Of Natures (Natural) Water Process Ultra-Filtration Technology Discharge To River (For Re-Use)
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Bell Carter Wastewater Discharge Highly Regulated By State Professionally Operated By Bell Carter Team Significant Investment –Capital / Operating
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Responsible Corporate Neighbor Social = Great Relationship With Neighbors –Tailgate Meetings –Tours –Note Books –Contact Information –Positive Feedback From Neighbors Over 5 Years With No Odor Complaints Great Relationship With Regional Water Board Great Relationship With Regional Air Board
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Wastewater Related Capital 5Years = $4,428,304 Committed To: –Compliance –Integrity –Innovation –Continuous Improvement –Doing The “Right” Things –Long Term Sustainability
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Bell Carter “Re-Use Cycle” Bio-Solids Recology Site Pits /Culls Olive Pieces Ultra Filtration (As Needed) Biological Treatment System Olive Production Facilities Treated Water Olive Particles Olive Oil Sodium Water Natural Biological “Organisms” Found In All Water (Puddles, Ponds, Lakes, Rivers) “Green” Co-Generation Facility Carbon Neutral Electricity Sacramento River Municipal WaterAgricultural Use Fly Ash Ag Soil Amendment
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Bell Carter Quality Continuous Improvement Packaging Innovation –Bowls –Pouches Product Quality Emphasis –BC Differentiates From Domestic & Import Suppliers Audits Of Co-Packers Quality Controlled At Source (Variety, Quality Attributes) SQF - Level 3 –2009 ISO - 2001 –1999
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Bell Carter Foods Going Forward Bell - Carter Will Continue To: –Drive Continuous Improvement Through All Operations –Drive Technological Innovation In Corning –Remain Good Stewards Of Our Environment
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Long Term Sustainability is Bell Carter’s Strategy
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Bell Carter Foods Doing The “Right” Thing –In The Past –In The Present –In The Future
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