Whether a manufacturing plant, brewery, distillery, warehouse or distribution facility, or a combination thereof, countless factors should be considered when it comes to designing and operating a plant. Among them, sustainability and carbon footprints are a common thread.
“Conservation continues to be a big topic, especially in the beverage industry,” says Scott Baesler, senior project manager at Stellar, Jacksonville, Fla. “Water usage is a big issue in beverage manufacturing, and although it can be challenging to design a fully ‘green’ beverage plant, many companies today are taking steps toward eco-friendly efficiency. For example, some major soft drink manufacturers have prioritized recycling water from their processing and reusing it for cleaning.”