Search the EPA Research Database

Project Search Result

Project Code [2008-CP-12-S2]

This information is correct as of today and is updated from time to time by the EPA to reflect changes in the management of the project. Please check back regularly for updates.

Project title

Waste reduction programme focused on process technologies at Shannonside

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Connacht Gold Co-operative Society Ltd

Lead Applicant

Marty Dervin

Project Abstract

SOCIAL: This project will improve the competitiveness of the plant thus protecting jobs. Reduction in resource consumption during manufacture and reduce associated CO2 emissions.2. ECONOMIC: Savings in chemicals for cleaning, saving landfill and effluent treatment costs, Energy and carbon dioxide savings achieved by heat recovery and substitution of fuel. Cost savings could exceed 200,000 per year.3. Environmental: Reduced waste and energy consumption, Evaluation of feasibility of heat recovery from dryers and substitute some of the heating load. Dissemination of the project and the experience of Shannonside can be shared with other food producers.

Grant Approved

�158,000.00

Research Hub

Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration

Research Theme

n/a

Start Date

09/03/2009

Initial Projected Completion Date

09/03/2011