mar-apr-2020

• Installing trash compactors to maximize haul offs, reduce C02 emissions, and reduce our waste bills. • Replacing disposable shoe coverings with reusable coverings, reducing our landfill and resource use. • Using Motor Control Center metering to identify unusual spikes in power signatures that can indicate problems with equipment. This metering helps prevent down time, identifies preventative maintenance areas and identifies power signatures on equipment. California Distribution Network We’ve recently redesigned our internal storage network and distribution strategy in order to optimize material movements between facilities which will help to reduce our distribution footprint and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Our new network and process changes will eliminate approximately 3,000 truckload movements annually, with other benefits that include: • Avoiding 488.6 metric tons CO2eq. • Reducing the amount of contributed particulate matter. • Saving 47,996 gallons of diesel per year. As Blue Diamond Growers continues its path of continuous improvement and sustainability, data collection and measurement as well as efficiency and impact reduction initiatives will continue to be important in all aspects of the cooperative, including our facilities, distribution network, and grower practices. Tell your dealer you want Fan-Jets. Contact us at 1-800-BOWSMITH or www.bowsmith.com Fan-Jet Microsprinklers ® Add a Fan-Jet ® line to existing dual line drip Quality & Trust Since 1974 Quality & Trust Since 1974 Precision Rain - Rain when you want it, where you want it. Frost Protection - Fan-Jets can help provide frost protection by raising the ambient temperature by 2-3 degrees. Fan-Jets will allow you to push salts away from the root zone. Tell your dealer you want Fan-Jets. American Made American Owned Catherine Campbell, Head of Sustainability and Social Impact, Blue Diamond Growers Not Pictured: Neal Amsberry, Sustainability Leader, Salida Facility 17 M A R C H – A P R I L 2 0 2 0