Smithfield Packaged Meats Corporation
Tier 1 participant since 11/09/2012
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corporation (formerly Patrick Cudahy LLC), has been producing premium meats including bacon, ham, sausage and deli and specialty meats in Cudahy, Wis. since 1888.
Environmental activities
The facility uses an Environmental Management System (EMS) certified to the internationally recognized ISO 14001 standard to closely monitor its environmental footprint. In 2011, Patrick Cudahy:
- achieved a 19% decrease in electricity use from the previous year,
- decreased landfilled waste by 27%; and
- recycled 83 tons of plastic.
To continually improve performance, Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp plans to install additional LED lights to conserve electricity and to evaluate the feasibility of taking remaining landfill wastes and converting them into alternative fuels to be used by other companies for energy.
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Commitment outline
Acceptance letter
Application
| DNR contact | Company contact |
|---|---|
| Susan Eichelkraut 1027 W St Paul Ave Milwaukee WI 53233-2641 414-263-8682 |
Richard Tooker Environmental coordinator 1 Sweet Applewood Ln Cudahy WI 53110 414-918-3226 Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp |
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