Resources
We are called to be good stewards of the assets God has entrusted to us, including natural resources and physical assets.
We work hard to meet the standards required of federal, state, and local agencies—but our goal is always to exceed them. We pride ourselves on operational excellence: energy efficiency, up-to-date tech, well-defined policies, SOPs, task management, and ongoing measurement. We monitor the health of the ecosystems continuously, taking corrective action as needed.
Our resource recovery programs are comprehensive, helping us to eliminate waste products from our process by turning by-products into beneficial inputs. For example, by-products from processing are rendered to create wholesome animal feeds.
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When it comes to our water conservation and usage, we strive to be the gold standard in the industry. For our wastewater treatment, we work hard and monitor carefully to ensure Mountaire® meets its permit limits. These efforts include composting solid waste for beneficial use, as well as utilizing highly treated water from our processing facilities to irrigate crops on fields that produce feed ingredients.
We work with local farmers to implement regenerative practices to restore the soil and the local ecosystems where we operate. Pioneering the use of a regenerative perennial grass as a sustainable alternative bedding material in our live operations, we are working with farmers and growers to improve water quality and strengthen agricultural resilience on the Delmarva Peninsula.
When it comes to managing resources, we believe in doing the right thing. Material recycling is a priority. From cardboard to cartridges to oil, we collect and return them to be repurposed. From a packaging perspective, that means moving as much material as we can into the recyclable stream. In 2012, we moved away from non-recyclable waxed cardboard. Working with our box supplier, we transitioned to a wax alternative coating, which is recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable. In 2021, we made another call that benefited customers and the environment—we shifted away from extruded polystyrene foam to fully recyclable plastic trays.
Our commitment to operational excellence keeps us focused on product quality and personal service across every region and customer channel.
