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Co. Tipperary
V94 W30P
Ireland

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Pioneering Sustainability in Dairy Testing:
Why Dairygold Chose Envetec

Dairygold is Ireland’s largest agricultural co-operative, processing approximately 1.48 billion litres of milk annually across four major facilities. Situated in the Golden Vale, the heart of Ireland’s dairy industry, the co-op is deeply rooted in the values of natural growth and environmental responsibility. Its Central QC Microbiology Laboratory plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of dairy products through rigorous testing, but this essential work generates significant volumes of single-use plastic waste. Faced with rising sustainability obligations and operational pressure, Dairygold turned to Envetec’s GENERATIONS to help reduce environmental impact, support recycling efforts, and meet its ambitious 2030 emissions reduction target.

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Turning Plastic Waste into Opportunity: How Envetec’s GENERATIONS Transformed Lab Operations

Before Envetec, Dairygold’s lab waste, mostly petri dishes and pipettes, contributed significantly to landfill. With GENERATIONS, that changed. This innovative solution disinfects and shreds waste into recyclable flakes, which are then processed by Envirogreen into reusable plastic pellets. This shift not only reduced waste but added value to materials previously seen only destined for incineration. It’s a bold example of circular economy innovation in action within the Food & Beverage sector.

Measurable Impact: Cutting Emissions and Advancing Circular Lab Practices

Dairygold’s partnership with Envetec is already delivering impressive results. Independent analysis shows that GENERATIONS can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% on average versus traditional methods. Lab materials once destined for landfill are now part of a circular recycling process.

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This not only reduces environmental impact but also demonstrates how biohazardous waste treatment can be done sustainably, cost-effectively, and at scale. Dairygold’s success story is a clear endorsement of Envetec’s role in building a more responsible future.

“The single biggest challenge we face as an industry is to deliver quality food products to our customers in a sustainable way. Every aspect of the supply chain must do their bit. GENERATIONS has facilitated a change in practices from disposing valuable resources to allowing them to be recycled in a circular economy. The treatment method is environmentally and economically sustainable and we are proud to take this step on our net zero journey.”

John O’Callaghan, Lab Manager, Dairygold

Join us on the journey to enable a circular economy for lab plastics

GENERATIONS is more than a technology. It’s a smarter, cleaner way to manage biohazardous lab waste. Whether you’re aiming to reduce emissions, improve operational efficiency, or meet sustainability goals, our technology is designed to support you every step of the way.

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