Doing the green thing. Doing the right thing.
At Shamrock Farms, we believe it is important to be economically, socially and environmentally responsible. Operating that way is the cornerstone of doing business in today’s global economy.
As an organization, we are committed to being environmental stewards and are always examining ways to further companywide sustainable practices and community support, including water stewardship, energy conservation, responsible packaging, manure/methane management and reduced fuel consumption.
On top of that, Shamrock Farms is a member of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy and is supporting its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to the production of fluid milk by 25 percent by the year 2020.
Applying the same innovative approach we have taken with running our business, sustainability at Shamrock Farms is an ongoing process of exploring and adopting measures designed to enhance our operations and the consumer experience.
Reducing our environmental hoof-print
Here are some of the things we’re doing to ensure sustainable business practices:
Water Stewardship & Energy Conservation
Shamrock Farms recently added to its existing efforts with the addition of a waste-water pre-treatment system at our manufacturing plant and new LED I-17 sign that reduces carbon emissions by 70,000 lbs. each year.
Responsible Packaging
The majority of our packaging materials are 100 percent recyclable HDPE and #5 Polypropylene resin: HDPE bottles consume less energy, produce less post-consumer waste and generate lower greenhouse gas emissions than glass and other plastic bottles.
Manure/Methane Management
Our farm features a state-of-the-art manure management system and recycling program whereby manure is used as a natural fertilizer at local farms.
Reduced Fuel Consumption
We use high-mileage and lightweight trucks and tankers equipped with an idle timer with which truck engines automatically shut off after five minutes. Routing software also minimizes the miles traveled per case delivered.
