Best Practices in Food Industry Sustainability
Oct. 24 Training Event to Occur in Kearny, NJ
Learn from Industry and Academia Experts about Innovations in Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation, that Positively Impact our Environment and Can Increase the Profitability at Your Company
The Rutgers EcoComplex and the Rutgers Food Innovation Center have partnered together to provide this critically-needed and unique seminar for food businesses, that will help companies to reduce their energy and water use, create or enhance their sustainability program, and save money in their operations. The trainers in this course are industry experts who have first-hand experience in the field.
The course agenda will provide a holistic understanding of the many components of food industry sustainability. Topics will include building construction and design considerations that impact on energy and water conservation; refrigeration system alternatives for both larger and smaller operations; and innovations in food handling and processing equipment, transportation, lighting systems, water and wastewater systems, etc.
This seminar is designed for small, mid-sized and larger food processing companies; logistics, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution operations; retail and foodservice establishments; and contractors, engineers, architects, consultants, and other organizations that are allied to the food industry.
This training session is offered for just $20 per person, to partially cover the costs for food, rental and materials for the event. However, space is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis, and registration is mandatory to secure your attendance.
This training event will occur on Oct. 24, 2016, from 8:30am – 4:30pm, and will be held at 78 John Miller Way, Kearny NJ (within the Kearny Point Industrial Park), conveniently located just off of Exit 15E on the New Jersey Turnpike. Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. and refreshments, lunch and training materials will be provided. Funding for this training program has been provided by US EPA, Region 2 with additional in-kind support from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
Date: October 24, 2016
Time: 8 am registration, Program from 8:30am – 4:30 pm
Location: 78 John Miller Way Kearny, NJ 07032
Cost: $20 per person