Caring for our Earth

As Earth Day approaches, our family reflects on the importance of protecting our environment. We are in the business of nurturing some of the Earth’s finest creatures, and our business is dependent on abundant fresh produce and meats. Many of you many know the lengths we go to in producing all-natural, nutrient-dense, and environmentally-friendly foods for your furry family members.

But you may not know just how seriously we take it.  At Evanger's, EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY. Did you know…?

• We have the maximum amount of recyclable materials in our retail packaging.
• Our cans are made of steel, and our labels are paper (both infinitely recyclable)
• All packaging materials are recycled
• We have an on-site recycling program
• Our water is supplied by our own on-site well, which is not only sustainable in itself, but also motivates our efforts to be socially and economically responsible.
• In 2012 we saved over 1,000 trees by using green trays for our cases of food
• We are using LED lighting with motion activated lights to conserve electricity
• We have variable frequency drives (VFD) on our motors which controls motors to use less electricity by taking off the initial demand load
• Annually we have our boiler flame adjusted to make sure we are efficient as possible
• We use steam to heat the plant and cook the food. Steam is made by our natural gas powered boiler.  Natural gas is very abundant and costs less to make steam compared to electricity. 
• When we receive product, it may come on pallets that we reuse for our products.  There is very little waste we have because waste costs money.
• Our carbon footprint is minimal - 90% of the ingredients are sourced locally within 50 miles of our plant, and picked up daily with our own trucks to be used within 24 hours for optimum freshness.  The other 10% comes from US-sourced suppliers and farmers. 
• We are transitioning our labels to a stock that is made of 80% recycled material
• We only purchase energy star appliances
• Many of our employees bike to work and the one who don’t car pool. Even the owners carpool. 
• We pay our bills online and send invoices via email and we also wire transfer
• We only purchase from companies that have humane treatment of their animals.  

We take great pride in these traditions and continue to seek new ways to be earth friendly, and to make EVERY DAY EARTH DAY!