- Natural Resources
- Environmental Management
- Energy Use and Emissions
- Waste
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Certifications
Environment & Sustainability
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Natural Resources
Omega Protein has developed processes to conserve approximately 18 million gallons of water annually by reclaiming water generated through the processing of fish, rather than removing that water from the ground.
The water is treated and then used in the plant to wash down equipment and used to seal the vacuum pump in our evaporator.
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Environmental Management
The company has made a practice of donating fishing vessels no longer in use to states, who convert these vessels into artificial reefs.
These underwater structures serve as functional “reef-like” areas, which provide a more productive environment for marine life, in terms of abundance and diversity of species.
At 176 feet long
the Great Wicomico was the
second largest vessel
ever used as a reef
by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.
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Energy Use and Emissions
As Omega Protein enters new vessels into its fishing fleet, the vessels will be equipped with new environmentally friendly, Tier 2 engines, which exceed compliance requirements for both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Coast Guard.
This also allows the company to
burn projected
56%
less fuel
reduce projected
23%
of emissions
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Waste
A typical boiler emits air that is over 400 degrees Fahrenheit into the atmosphere.
At our Reedsburg, Wisconsin facility
we are recapturing
that wasted heat
and using it to
preheat our dryer chamber
This is especially beneficial on winter days in Wisconsin, since our heat recovery system provides a significant amount of heat without adding any extra energy, resulting cost savings and a more efficient operation.
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Sustainable Sourcing
The Company’s whey protein is sourced from the by-product of the cheese-making industry. For years this liquid was discarded, but now is a natural, sustainable product that we are proud of. We produce a highly-valued whey protein concentrate rich in nutritional and functional properties.
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Certifications
Omega Protein prides itself in producing premium sustainable nutritional ingredients.
We have reached out to certification bodies
to ensure our products
meet and exceed
the rigorous standards set