Knouse’s Commitment to Planet Earth

  • Since its founding, Knouse has recognized the importance of “Environmental Stewardship”
     
  • 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
       
  • 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
       
  • 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

 

 




 
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