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Eco-Efficiency Toolkit for the Queensland Food Processing Industry
A new project is currently underway to update these resources. For more information please go to www.ecoefficiency.com.au.
This Toolkit outlines the environmental challenges faced by food processors and discusses how the application of Eco-efficiency strategies can ensure the efficient use of resources, a decrease in waste production and an increase in profitability.
The Toolkit includes chapters on water and wastewater, energy, chemicals, packaging and solid waste and describes potential Eco-efficiency opportunities within a food processing plant. Many of these opportunities are supported by Australian case studies along with examples drawn from those Queensland food processing companies who participated in the project.
The Toolkit also features a self assessment guide that outlines the steps in undertaking an assessment and includes pro-forma sheets designed to be copied and used on-site. The Toolkit's accompanying CD includes a generic training presentation, a series of Excel-based calculators and a table summarising the many opportunities mentioned in the manual.
The Toolkit
Eco-efficiency self assessment guide
Solid waste reduction and value adding
CD-Rom
A generic training presentation
A series of Excel-based calculators
True cost of water
Energy sources and greenhouse gas emissions
Trade waste costs
Compressed air
Tables of Eco-Efficiency Opportunities
Case Studies
Some of the finding of these assessments have been prepared into case studies that are available on the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency website.
A Self-Assessment Guide for Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, Clubs and Fast Food Outlets
This booklet was prepared to assist people in the food service industry to save money by becoming more Eco-efficient. It incorporates a series of simple checklists, case studies and calculations to shows how being Eco-efficient in a small business can also save money. Download the guide here.
Eco-Efficiency for the Dairy Processing Industry
This Toolkit was developed for the Australian dairy processing industry on behalf of Dairy Australia. At the conclusion of the project, industry participants gained exclusive access to a comprehensive Eco-Efficiency Manual, which outlined many of the opportunities available to the industry. Summary fact sheets were also prepared as publicly available resources and these are available for download below.
Manual
Eco-efficiency for the Dairy Processing Industry
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet 1: Water management
Fact Sheet 2: Water recycling and reuse
Fact Sheet 3: Refrigeration optimisation
Fact Sheet 4: Boiler optimisation
Fact Sheet 6: Use of treated wastewater
Fact Sheet 7: Yield optimisation and product recovery
Fact Sheet 8: Optimisation of CIP systems
Eco-Efficiency Manual for Meat Processing
The Eco-Efficiency Manual for Meat Processing was developed on behalf of the Queensland Department of State Development and Innovation Food and Meat Industries Task Force. The Manual identifies opportunities for all aspects of red meat processing (beef, veal, mutton and lamb) and can be downloaded here.
A Cleaner Production Manual for the Foundry Industry
A new project is currently underway to update these resources. For more information please go to www.ecoefficiency.com.au.
This Manual was developed on behalf of the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency and the Australian Industry Group. The project was undertaken from April through to November of 1999. Over twenty of the forty foundries operating in Queensland were involved in the project in the form of foundry visits, demonstration projects and industry workshops.
The Manual presents a wide range of Cleaner Production opportunities that have been implemented by innovative foundries throughout the world. The examples demonstrate how the changes have helped to improve the bottom line and the environmental performance of the company.
The Manual
Part 2 Cleaner Production Ideas
Part 5 Overview of Foundry Processes
Part 6 Cleaner Production Implementation Guideline
A Cleaner Production Manual for the Metal Finishing Industry
A new project is currently underway to update these resources. For more information please go to www.ecoefficiency.com.au.
This Manual was developed on behalf of the Queensland Department of Environment and Brisbane City Council. The project was completed in April 1998. Over thirty metal finishing businesses operating in Queensland were involved in the project.
The Manual has been developed with small business in mind and recognises that small businesses are usually unable to self-fund research and develop training programs. Therefore, The Manual focuses on those aspects which are most achievable in the short and medium term, and which require limited or no capital expenditure.
The Manual
Part 2 Cleaner Production Ideas
Part 4b Cleaner Production Checklists
An Eco-Efficiency Toolkit for the Marine Industry
The Australian marine industry has undergone significant expansion and change in recent years, and now employs about 15,000 people, with an annual turnover of about $5.1 billion. The industry has evolved into a diverse group of businesses, mostly small to medium enterprises, and includes boat and ship builders, marinas, ports, manufacturers of marine equipment and accessories, and a variety of other service providers.
The growth of the industry to date has largely been a result of a strengthening Australian economy and the consequent increases in disposable income for much of the population. The industry acknowledges that if the economy weakens, many businesses will be forced to adapt to a much more competitive environment.
This Toolkit was developed on behalf of the Queensland Department of State Development and Innovation as one of many initiatives to make Queensland’s marine industry more competitive. The toolkit contains a range of fact sheets for boat builders and marinas that provide information on:
opportunities to conserve energy, water and waste
eco-efficient practices that can be applied to activities such as fibre composite manufacturing, welding, abrasive blasting, spray painting and marina management
environmental management systems, lean manufacturing and digital manufacturing strategies that may help businesses structure their management, identify environmental issues and improve efficiency
implementing eco-efficiency—rapid growth in the industry has led to skills shortages, and many sectors struggle to find sufficiently trained and experienced staff essential for the uptake of new practices and technology. Training, collaboration and industry networking can assist the uptake and implementation of eco-efficiency in the marine industry
environmental legislative requirements for the marine industry in Queensland, to help businesses keep up to date with their rapidly evolving regulatory obligations.
Eco-efficiency is doing more with lessEco-Efficiency Toolkit for the Marine Industry
Fact Sheet 2 – Solvent management -
Solvents – Don’t let your money evaporate before your eyes Lighting – Bright ideas to save money!Fact Sheet 4 – Water efficiency – Part I for Boatbuilders -
Water efficiency – Wasted water is money down the drainFact Sheet 4 – Water efficiency – Part I for Marinas -
Water efficiency – Wasted water is money down the drainFact Sheet 5 – Water efficiency – Part II for Boatbuilders -
Water efficiency – Wasted water is money down the drainFact Sheet 5 – Water efficiency – Part II for Marinas - Water efficiency – Wasted water is money down the drain
Fact Sheet 6 – Spray painting -
Efficient painting – Are you getting good coverage for your money?Fact Sheet 7 – Compressed air -
Compressed air – It’s not just hot air, it’s your money!Fact Sheet 8 – Solid waste management for Boatbuilders -
Don’t throw your money away – RecycleFact Sheet 8 – Solid waste management for Marinas -
Don’t throw your money away – RecycleFact Sheet 9 – Implementing eco-efficiency -
Making eco-efficiency happen – Skills and strategiesFact Sheet 10 – Lean manufacturing -
Lean manufacturing – Time to think lean!Fact Sheet 11 – Digital manufacturing -
Digital manufacturing – Saving money by design Red hot savings – Eco-efficient weldingFact Sheet 13 – Fibre composite manufacturing – Part I – open moulding -
Good operating practice and alternative materialsFact Sheet 14 – Fibre composite manufacturing – Part II – closed moulding -
Resin infusion and vacuum bagging Motors – You have the power to save!Fact Sheet 16 – Abrasive blasting -
Smooth operators blast better!Fact Sheet 17 – Environmental Management Systems – Part I -
An environmental management system – Why would you?Fact Sheet 18 – Environmental Management Systems – Part II -
An environmental management system – Where to start? Environmental legislation affecting the Queensland marine industryFact Sheet 20 – Good environmental practice at marinas -
Keeping marinas clean and green
Eco-Efficiency in the Poultry Industry
The Eco-efficiency in the Poultry Industry Fact Sheets were developed as a joint initiative of the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency and the Queensland Chicken Growers Association. This project was completed in 2004 and the fact sheets provide advice on a number of activities undertaken by the chicken growers.
The fact sheets:
Efficient Bedding Material Use
Efficient Gas Heating in Poultry Sheds
Efficient Lighting in Poultry Farms
Efficient Ventilation in Poultry Sheds
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