Cooper Farms was recently honored by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its commitment to environmental stewardship.
The company received an Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver Award.
According to a press release from the Ohio EPA, Cooper Farms, at its cooked meats plant in Van Wert, implements a variety of energy efficiency measures, including installing LED lighting and occupancy sensors, using energy efficient motor drives, and installing a new ammonia compressor. Overall, the company saved 2.23 million kWh of energy in 2022. The agency also applauded Cooper Farms for recycling 99,000 pounds of paper, 424,000 pounds of cardboard, 10,400 pounds of shrinkwrap, 414,000 pounds of wood, and 8,600 pounds of steel and other metals in 2022.
“Ohio is the heart of sustainability, and we’re committed to recognizing those at the forefront of innovation and stewardship,” said Ohio EPA Director Anne M. Vogel. “We’re excited to reward companies that are helping children grow up in a safe environment and partnering to support the communities they call home. Their work inspires all of us to do more, and we are proud to share in their success.”
Cooper Farms is the seventh largest turkey producer in the United States and the 16th largest egg producer. The company is also involved in pork production.
