A French language version of the EFPRA Sustainability Charter is now available. It is for all EFPRA allied organisations in France and other French speaking regions to share with their business partners to explain the benefits of rendering.
A founding principle of rendering is that there is no such thing as waste, only useful by-products. This principle means that the rendering industry is full of examples of sustainability and the circular economy in action. Two new case studies highlight how ETSA in Portugal and Honkajoki in Finland improving food security through sustainable use …
A new EFPRA White Paper provides more details on the carbon footprint of using rendered fat and PAP in feed. The publication titled ‘Life Cycle Assessment of Rendered Products (GFLI Methodology)‘ is based on research from Blonk Consultants. It assesses the carbon footprint of a range of rendered by-products for use in animal feed compared …
Chair of the EFPRA Sustainability Committee Richard van Lijssel recently launched the new Sustainability Charter at the EFPRA Autumn Congress. He shares his thoughts on the importance of the Charter and how the rendering industry should look to use it in the years ahead. Why does the rendering industry need a Sustainability Charter? Some say …
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The European Fat Processors and Renderers Association (EFPRA) today, 7 October, launches its Sustainability Charter to support a safe, healthy and sustainable animal-based food chain. The rendering industry has long been an example of sustainability in action. Renderers recover and recycle valuable materials from by-products and ensure that nothing goes to waster. Now, with ever …
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