Small Steps

In an effort to reduce the amount of electricity and water that we consume we have put in place practices that help reduce our total energy and water consumption. It is a small step but one we feel is in the right direction. Hopefully other companies will see the need in conservation and will also work towards a better tomorrow for all our children.

Some of our Conservation Efforts:

We are currently working with our suppliers to use Green products in the production, storage, packaging and shipping of our products wherever possible. From unbleached parchment paper to 40% post consumed recycled shipping boxes. As more companies produce products that are Green we will continue to implement and use them where possible.

Currently some of our customers require that we use poly Styrofoam packing peanuts. We are working with them to try and change to recycled green packing peanuts in the meantime we are internally recycling the bags that the peanuts are shipped in as trash can liners. It is a small step towards trying to offset the use of the peanuts.

At the present time we have suspended our production and mailing of product magazines. In doing so we have reduced our paper consumption, energy use and fuel usage in the production and distribution of our magazines. Our entire product line can be viewed online on our company website and if you ever have a question you can contact us via email or phone and we will be happy to assist you with your order.

We are always working to streamline our operations conservation of paper and printing. We encourage our employees to only print emails when necessary and to use Adobe® PDF files whenever possible. This helps to significantly reduce the amount of paper waste. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated about 83 million tons of paper products in the municipal solid waste stream in 2003, nearly a three-fold increase from 1960.

Finally, we strived and pride ourselves in using raw ingredients that are manufactured in the United States. In doing this we not only create all American Desserts with all American products but help reduce the amount of CO2 and extra packaging that is created by importing products from overseas. Also, it is good to know that your homeland can produce products that nor only rival those of foreign countries but surpass them in quality, taste and craftsmanship. We support and encourage Made in the USA!

We currently use only half of the total amount of each florescent lighting fixture total output wherever possible. This helps in reducing the total amount of electricity used by each fixture by almost 50% without compromising safety. All walk-in coolers and freezers use Compact florescent bulbs (CFLs) instead of incandescent bulbs; they use about a quarter as much energy and last many times longer (usually around 10,000 hours). It is estimated that a CFL pays for its higher price after about 500 hours of use.

Fluorescent and CFLs last a long time, but when they’re dead, they have to be properly disposed of. All florescent and CFL bulbs, do contain a small amount of mercury, which means they definitely can’t be thrown in the trash. We recycle our Fluorescent and CFLs to reduce the introduction of mercury into landfills and the environment.

Since we are located in Florida our office windows are tinted or have reflective window treatment to help keep out heat and UV Rays. This still allows natural light to illuminate our offices which helps in reducing the need for artificial lighting during sunny days.

In rooms that do not have windows lights are only on when the room is being used. In keeping lights off we help save wasted electricity.

Air-conditioned thermostats are set at 76 degrees (instead of the traditional 72 degrees) and we also use the heat from our ovens during baking to help heat our facility in the winter instead of using heat pumps to heat our baking facility and offices. Our Employees are encouraged and have set their own dress code guidelines to help facilitate our energy conversation efforts.

All non-essential equipment is only turned on when in use and completely shut down (and unplugged where applicable) at the end of each work day. All company computer monitors are put on standby after 10 min on non use and all computer go into hibernation after 45 min of non use.

We use brooms and mop buckets in cleaning the production plant floor and now only give a power washing to the production floor when necessary instead of wasting water each day in power washing the entire floor. An estimated 65 gallons of hot water are saved each day by not power washing.

Toilets in our facility contain a 1 liter bottle to reduce the amount of water used by each toilet. By filling a used 1 liter soda bottle and placing it in the tank we have effectively reduced the water used by each flush by 1 liter. We are currently looking at upgrading our toilets to higher efficiency models.

We support employee carpooling This saves gas, cuts down on auto emissions, saves time, makes the workplace more productive and is more fun!

If you have any questions about our conservation efforts please feel free to contact us. We welcome all of your comments and suggestions. If you provide us with your contact information, we will be able to reach you in case we have any questions.

Our primary goal is to make sure you are completely satisfied while working towards a green tomorrow.

Enjoy!