Environmental Impact

Clark’s Snacks is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations in the production of microwave & kernel pouch popcorn. Our goal is to operate sustainably, conserve resources, reduce waste, and comply fully with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Objectives

• Reduce energy and water consumption across the facility.
• Minimize waste generation through reduction, reuse, and recycling programs.
• Prevent contamination from oils, chemicals, and waste materials.
• Source raw materials responsibly and support sustainable agriculture.

 Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular environmental reviews and audits.
• Continuously improve our Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Train employees to increase awareness and responsibility for environmental stewardship.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Key operational processes include;

• Raw Material Handling: Corn kernels, oils, flavorings, and packaging materials.
• Slurry Preparation: Component addition, mixing, heating, transfer of slurry.
• Filling & Sealing microwaveable Bags: microwave-safe bags, polypropylene films
• Packaging: Carton loading, paperboard, adhesive, and palletizing.
• Storage & Distribution: Palletized product stacked in warehouse, shipping finished product.

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Our facility will comply with the following regulations (examples, may vary by region):

• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• EPA's Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
• Local municipal solid waste and air emission guidelines

Monitoring and Review

• Clark’s Snacks has identified the following KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):
  • kWh used per 1,000 units produced
  • Gallons of water used per day
  • Tons of waste sent to landfill vs. recycled/composted
• Review Frequency: Quarterly EMS reviews; annual impact reassessment.