Environment

Reduce

Marathon Foods has been working hard to ensure the impact on our environment is minimised during the manufacturing process. Since 1963 Marathon has sourced locally grown produce, not only supporting Australian farmers but also reducing the impact of transportation and hence our "carbon footprint".

Reuse

Marathon Foods is well aware of its' corporate responsibility. As a result of many years of continued drought in Australia, Marathon has looked at how we could support water conservation. We have worked with our staff to minimise water usage through more efficient cleaning methods.  We have recently installed 3 large water tanks to capture in excess of 200,000 litres.  This water is being utilised in approved cleaning processes.

Recycle

Marathon Foods has a well established recycling process. All cardboard shippers from suppliers and work in progress are collected and recycled through a partnership program with Visy.

All green waste is collected on a regular basis and directed toward organic composting for the horticulture industry.

Our refrigeration systems have been upgraded to ensure refrigerant gases are recycled and that emissions to atmosphere have been eliminated.

Links

www.epa.vic.gov.au - Enviroment Protection Authority Victoria

www.packagingcovenant.org.au - National Packaging Covenant

The National Packaging Covenant is a voluntary initiative by Government and Industry, to reduce the environmental effects of packaging on the Environment. It is designed to minimise the environmental impacts arising from the disposal of used packaging, conserve resources through better design and production processes and facilitate the re-use and recycling of used packaging materials.