70% Carbon Footprint Reduction
14,000 metric tons reduction in annual CO2 emissions from the plant
Spent Coffee Ground As New Energy Source
33,000 t/y of spent coffee grounds used as an energy source
The Challenge
At its Joure plant in the Netherlands, DEMB (formerly Sara Lee) was looking to reduce the cost of producing the vast quantities of steam needed to make instant coffee and liqueurs. Veolia set out to develop a cost-effective solution to support the plant's increasing production capacity while reducing its carbon footprint and meeting the critical challenge of recycling by-products from the production process.
Veolia's Solution
Innovative drying and combustion system
Following an in-depth study, Veolia developed an unparalleled, innovative drying and combustion system in which spent coffee grounds from the plant's processes are burned in a biomass boiler to produce steam. Veolia was also contracted to provide comprehensive technical management of industrial utilities including steam, compressed air and cold water in partnership with Veolia Water for wastewater treatment.
Benefits for our client
- Lower energy bills and production costs
- Recovery of a by-product from the production process
- Reliable industrial utilities
Our Solutions in Energy, Water and Waste
Veolia is uniquely positioned to service industry, government and commercial entities in improving performance, managing water, waste and energy.
