Knouse’s Commitment to Planet Earth

• Since its founding, Knouse has recognized the importance of “Environmental Stewardship” and is committed to preserving natural resources now and for future generations.
  

• Philosophy based on the Five R’s – Recycle, Repair, Reuse, Reduce, Rethink
  • We recycle 94% of our solid waste
  • Our manufacturing plants burn recycled motor oil
  • Employing energy conservation efforts like powering electricity with turbines and solar power.
  • Single serve applesauce packaging has been improved by design and material volume, eliminating access material for a packaging reduction.
     
• Unused fruit components are beneficially used instead of discarded
  • Partner with Penn State University in developing cattle feed that utilizes apple waste
  • Involved in regional initiative to utilize cherry pits as a furnace fuel component
  • Involved in regional effort to develop bio-fuels that utilize apple waste
  • Peel and core material generated from production is sent to cider mills for juice processing and fruit waste is used as compost to eliminate land filling.
     
• Growers are involved in Federal soil conservation programs
   
• Waste Reduction & Recycling Awards:
  • PA DEP Commercial Recycling Award
  • PA Governor’s Waste Minimization Award
  • WV DEP Environmental Stewardship Award
  • PA Governor’s Certificate of Merit
     
• Water Conservation Awards: 
  • PA House of Representatives Citation
     
• Adams County (PA) Environmental Stewardship Award
   
• Wildlife Preservation Awards:
  • PA Fish Commission Award for Conewago Creek Project
  • PA Fish Commission’s “Take Pride in PA” Certificate of Merit