Sunkist - Sustainability

Recycled and Recyclable Packaging Materials

All corrugate packaging is made from recycled materials and is recyclable
Reusable plastic containers (RPC) and CHEP reusable pallets are utilized for shipping
Supplementary packaging is sourced from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) compliant suppliers
Citrus bags are recyclable to reduce waste

Graphics on corrugate packaging are printed with water-based aqueous inks
No wax or petro-chemical coatings are used in the carton manufacturing process, allowing for clean clippings
Priority is given to local suppliers for carbon footprint considerations

One of the cornerstones of Sunkist’s IPM program is biological control, defined as using good insects (“beneficials”) to eliminate economically harmful insects
Sunkist's sustainable program uses an integrated approach which includes the judicious use of some chemical crop protection tools to keep natural biological control methods effective and to protect the environment

Fruit not meeting Sunkist's fresh market size or appearance standards is processed into a wide variety of juice and peel products. As part of Sunkist's total-use concept, efficient use is made of the entire fruit – from the juice to the pulp to the oil that is extracted.
Nothing goes to waste, not even the peel…which is delivered to local dairies to make a nutritious addition to cattle feed.

Hydroelectric and wind turbines are being used to create clean and renewable energy. Total combined capacity generates electricity to power 13,000 homes annually
A program is in place at operation centers to temporarily reduce energy usage during peak demand periods. Additionally, older equipment is replaced with newer, more efficient and energy-savings units to further reduce energy use and costs
Wood chips, paper trimming as waste byproducts in manufacturing are collected along with com posted organic materials to create new biomass energy such as electricity and heat