Our Commitment to the Environment

All of our staff are trained and educated about the environmental impact of REDUCE~REUSE~RECYCLE on our community as well as our planet.

Dole & Bailey uses biodegradable plastics and boxes to create the finest packaging available. The plastic seafood tubs have been tested by a third party auditor and met with the ASTM D1991 standard for Biodegradable Plastic. Our two box system will consist of a Naturally Biodegradable Plastic Fish Tub placed inside a compostable two layer water tight cardboard box. This will completely eliminate all use of Styrofoam in the D&B Seafood Department.

Dole & Bailey is proud of the standard this will set in quality and environmental commitment in seafood packaging. We look forward to sharing it with you and continuing our effort in minimizing our Carbon Footprint without sacrificing the outstanding quality of food we deliver to you and your customers.

We Are Committed to Energy & Fuel Conservation

On the Road

Trucking/transportation - our delivery vehicles use an ULTRA LOW sulfur diesel

In Plant

Lighting - 2002 Retrofit, efficient T-8 fluorescent lamps
Equipment - high-efficiency electric motors

We Are Committed to Water Efficiency & Conservation

Low-volume nozzles for our cleaning crew

We Are Committed to Recycling

Metal - recycled
Cardboard - recycled
Mixed paper - recycled - computer paper Chlorine-Free
Ink & toner cartridges - recycled
Food waste - recycled for yellow grease (bio fuel) and collagen
Shop and truck parts grease - parts cleaner solvent, and waste oil picked up and recycled
Disposable Dinnerware - Recycled, Tree-Free, Biodegradable & Organic Products made from sugar cane fiber ("Begasse")

Resources We Use

Following are a list of links to resources that we use. Information on recycling and other environmental resources in your community are also available by phone at: 1-800-CLEANUP.

Environment

Recycling

Transportation

Energy

Environmental Research