Liberte
Management of internal waste | Sustainable transportation | Eco-packaging | Energy efficiency
 
Evolution 2007 - 2009
 
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  • paper
  • cardboard
  • plastic
  • aluminum cans
  • batteries
  • aluminum
  • milk carton
Liberté succeeds in managing 100% of its waste in an environmentally-friendly way

Improve performance in waste management:

  • Install cardboard/plastic compactors at all our production sites
  • Reduction at source: 20%-25% reduction in packaging for storing and transporting our products.
 
 
     
         
  • Whey
  • Wooden pallets
  • Cardboard packaging made from raw materials
  • Internal reuse of yogurt containers
  • Washable textiles
  • Donations of yogurt and other product
       
In June 2007, Liberté obtained Recy-Québec’s ICI ON RECYCLE ! accreditation for its premises at Candiac and Brossard. In 2008, our Drummondville dairy was also accredited. In 2009, we are preparing our Saint-Hyacinthe plant for accreditation.
 
Attestation ICI ON RECYCLE
The ICI ON RECYCLE program was launched by the Government of Quebec through the government agency RECYC-QUÉBEC to recognize the efforts made by industries, businesses and institutions that have implemented measures in their establishments to ensure exemplary management of waste materials.

To find out more about our Accreditation, visit: http://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/client/fr/programmes-services/prog-reconnaissance/ici_tab_attestes2008.asp

Our waste management policies in action…
 
Waste put to good use:
“Waste is just raw materials enjoying a second life”
   
   
Ingredient cartons are reused by the RJJ company
(20 tonnes per year)
 
   
Recycling of paper and cardboard → 96% is recycled Separation at source in our cafeteria