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AT A GLANCE
The Cleaner Greener Production Programme
(CGPP) provided Atlanfish with a framework in
which to investigate the potential for reusing/recycling the significant quantities of
wastewater generated during the processing of
crab at its Donegal-based plant, which is one of
the largest crab processing facilities in Europe.
Typically, wastewater generated during the crab
cooking process contains a high level of
pollutants. Atlanfish believed that this
wastewater could have the potential for re-use,
either as a food ingredient or as a flavouring
product. As part of its involvement in the
Cleaner Greener Production Programme,
Atlanfish decided to carry out extensive on-site
trials on a membrane-filtration process, which
preliminary investigations had shown would
produce a distinctively crab-flavoured
concentrated liquid containing high levels of
proteins and salt. The membrane-filtration
process was also shown to produce sterile salt
water, which could be recycled for re-use in the
overall cooking process. Specific environmental
benefits that potentially could accrue as a result
of the companys participation in this CGPP
project include a 15% annual reduction in onsite water consumption and a 65% annual
reduction in wastewater emissions from the
plant.
ATLANFISH LTD
Atlanfish Ltd was founded in 1976. The
company, which is based in Carndonagh,
Co Donegal, employs up to 40 people at the
height of the annual crab season.
Atlanfish specialises in processing cooked
shellfish and producing value-added seafood
products. Its Co Donegal facility is one of the
largest crab processing plants in Europe,
accounting for approximately 30% of all
processed crab production output in the EU.
Prevention/reduction
Recycling/re-use
Treatment
Disposal
process.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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OBSERVATIONS
A concentration factor of 5 was consistently achieved
during the trials: this was lower than anticipated. As such, it
reduces the concentrates value as a flavouring product and
it also increases storage and transport costs.
SECONDARY AIMS
ACHIEVEMENTS
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MORE INFORMATION
For more information on this project contact:
Fig 4. Graph illustrating the potential reduction in
environmental emissions to water.
The good housekeeping and waste minimisation measures
that were identified during the environmental audit have
enabled the company to reduce its water consumption by
approximately 4% per kg unit of production output.
Additional energy conservation and waste management
measures identified as a result of the companys
participation in this CGPP programme have the potential to
reduce water consumption by an additional 10-20% per
year. These measures are currently being implemented.
Other benefits that have derived from the companys
participation in this CGPP project include an enhanced
image for Atlanfish among the companys neighbours and
among local authority representatives in the area.
LESSONS
The use of membrane technology as a recycling option has
the potential to be replicated not only by other crab
processors but also by a variety of other industries.
Suzanne McDermott
Environmental Manager
Atlanfish Ltd
Station House
Carndonagh
Co Donegal
Tel: 07493 74285
Fax: 07493 74685
E-Mail: suzanne@atlanfish.com
Website: www.atlanfish.com
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CLEANER GREENER
PRODUCTION IS
the application of integrated preventive environmental
strategies to processes, products, and services to increase
overall efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the
environment.
Production processes: conserving raw materials and
energy, eliminating toxic raw materials, and reducing the
quantity and toxicity of all emissions and wastes
Products: reducing negative impacts along the life cycle
of a product, from raw materials extraction to its
ultimate disposal.
Services: incorporating environmental concerns into
designing and delivering services.
CLEANER GREENER
PRODUCTION REQUIRES
new attitudes, better environmental management, and
evaluating available technology options. We need to take
good environmental practice to the stage where it is an
inherent part of any business operation.
Better efficiency
Better business
Better environmental protection
Lower costs
Less waste
Less emissions
Less resource consumption
PROGRAMME MANAGERS:
The Clean Technology Centre (CTC) at Cork Institute of
Technology was appointed to manage the programme in
association with OSullivan Public Relations Ltd, and Energy
Transport Actions Ltd, (ENTRAC).
The CTC was established in 1991 and is now nationally and
internationally regarded as a centre of excellence in cleaner
production, environmental management and eco-innovation across
a range of industrial sectors.
Fax. 01 2680199
www.epa.ie
Email. ertdi@epa.ie
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