FOOD MANUFACTURERS SHOULD THINK LATERALLY TO FIGHT CO2 EMISSIONS – CIAA CONGRESS TOLD
November 1st, 2010
BY DAVID HAWORTH
Food manufacturers and retailers have been asked at the CIAA (Confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU) congress in Brussels today (Friday November 18) to think more laterally to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, in their technology use and production management.
EU environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik told delegates during an environment sustainability debate that properly insulated fridge doors could save supermarkets up to 40% of their energy costs.
He explained: "It makes no sense to heat up a supermarket ...
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