BUSINESS: 295 PRACTICES
Our long history is characterised by a series of investments in infrastructure and technological equipment. The first robotic sardine production line, the mechanised production line for tuna salad, squid and octopus with a polygonal machine, the great flexibility in the packaging of finished products, are just a few examples of our commitment to development and efficiency.
In recent years, KONVA implements the program RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT in all its facilities. The aim is to minimise the environmental burden, to consolidate best practices and make sure they are communicated well to all employees.
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The company recycles aluminum, tinplate, plastics and paper. Special recycling bins for recycling batteries, paper, and plastic are available in all offices.
Furthermore, the company adopted a styrofoam recycling program and has been considered an example of good practice in circular economy by the Circular Economy Group (Region of Central Macedonia). Styrofoam waste is an important issue for the fish product industry because of its large volume and the high cost of waste management. By recycling this waste product the company ensures:
the quality of finished products by using appropriate materials for safe packaging and transport
environmental protection and implementation of circular economy
Last but not least, the company handles wastewater and by-products using biological treatment processes, which are then converted into energy by third parties.
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KONVA recycles per year about:
5 tonnes of aluminium
10 tonnes of tinplate
10 tonnes of plastic
6,000 tonnes of paper
45 tonnes of styrofoam
Waste management and waste-to-energy conversion by third parties:
2,000 tonnes of wastewater per year
650 tonnes of animal by-products per year
Third parties that collect and manage the materials for recycling
All workers especially those working in the cleaning and recycling department
The benefits of these actions for the company are:
1. reduced material handling cost
2. reducing the company's environmental footprint
