For years, our family-run mill has been at the forefront of the olive oil industry, constantly working to reduce the environmental impact of our operations.
During the busiest months, from October to January, our energy needs increase significantly due to the olive pressing and oil extraction processes.
To address this need, we have embarked on a journey toward sustainable innovation that encompasses various aspects of our work.
The adoption of photovoltaic panels
The beating heart of our green revolution was the introduction of photovoltaic panels inside our mill.
This choice allows us to power a significant portion of our operations with renewable energy, reducing our dependence on non-renewable energy sources and minimizing our environmental impact.
Intelligent reuse of production waste
In addition to solar energy , our mill adopts responsible practices for managing olive pressing waste. These residues are recovered to produce renewable energy, allowing us to significantly reduce the environmental impact of our operations.
Furthermore, the water used to wash the olives is recovered and used for irrigation, thus ensuring the conscious and responsible use of water resources.
Innovative packaging and used oil collection
Another cornerstone of our eco-friendly philosophy is the choice of sustainable packaging. We recently adopted bag-in-box packaging for our oils, replacing the old metal cans, which are notoriously more polluting. This solution not only improves product preservation and freshness, but is also completely recyclable.
Additionally, at our mill, we have set up collection points for used oil, providing our customers with an easy and environmentally friendly way to dispose of used cooking oil, preventing it from polluting the environment.
Perniola's sustainable future
Our family's commitment to sustainability is an ongoing journey. Every day, we strive to improve our practices to ensure not only the production of exceptionally high-quality oil, but also profound respect for the environment around us.
The road to sustainability is long, but with concrete steps and constant innovation, we are making a difference.
