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Εnvironmental Policy

Εnvironmental Policy
SUBMITTED FROM:

MEVGAL

Since 1950, MEVGAL collects fresh milk and produces high quality fresh Greek dairy products that travel daily in Greece and in 30 countries around the world.

Read more: www.mevgal.gr


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Objective Action

- Avoidance of production waste.
- Waste reuse.
- Waste recycling.

 

Target Audience

Employees, consumers, local residents

 

Duration

It is implemented from 1985 without deadline.


Description

- Βesides the operation of sewage, construction and operation of condensing units whey. Whey is one of the most polluting waste of the Diary Industries. The Firm's condensing unit's whey compacts by 5 times the volume of the waste whey, which is led to facilities of other units for the full utilization.

- MEVGAL is involved in the Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation, which aim is to create effective solutions for solid waste recycling in accordance with European Union's directives. The recyclable materials of the production process are categorized into paper, plastic, metal, batteries, bulbs and electrical material and delivered to a licensed recycling facility. The same procedure is followed in the case of vehicles that come to the end of their useful lives.


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Impact on Society

MEVGAL S.A., in full compliance with the current legislation, received measures to ensure the area's sustainability and protect the ecosystem.



Initiative Location

Company’s headquarters (Koufalia of Thessaloniki) and the company’s branch to Thessaloniki


Working with Organization

Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation


Workers Participation

The recycling is achieved with workers' participation.


Benefits for Οrganization

- Harmonious coexistence between the company and the local community.
- Reducing waste.




Connection with Global Goals



No Connection with Global Goals found





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