Environment

A commitment to the environment

Given the nature of its business, Monteiro Packaging is subject to rigorous environmental licensing procedures on which its Environmental Management System is based. The Single Environmental Title (Título Único Ambiental, TUA) – a single document which aggregates all information on the licensing and control acts regarding the environmental laws – promotes environmental best practices in relation to efficiency and continuous improvement in production.
We actively pursue innovation in methods of production and safety throughout the company, particularly in systems that ensure compliance with environmental standards in terms of atmospheric emissions.

Management of production-related waste

Monteiro Packaging sends 96% of the total waste it generates directly for recycling.
  • 100% of its plastic waste is sent for assessment, with around 40% being recycled and the rest used for energy production.
  • 100% of cardboard waste is sent for recycling.
  • We constantly monitor and improve the management indicators and goals of the waste produced.

PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PRODUCTION UNIT


The installation of a photovoltaic system enables Monteiro Packaging to produce energy for self-consumption, thereby reducing its power needs by an equal amount from the national grid. This leads directly to a reduction in its CO2 emissions, with a resulting benefit for the environment.
  • 650 solar panels with a total output of more than 270 kW.
  • The reduction in CO2 emissions achieved by the system is of 320 tons/year, a sustainable contribution to the reduction in our carbon footprint and the company’s environmental impact.

Solvent Recovery Unit


This dynamic system was installed at Monteiro Packaging in 2011 and has already benefited from a variety of upgrades. It allows solvents to be recovered after use, thereby reducing emissions of volatile organic compounds and allowing us to comply with environmental legislation.
  • 85% of the solvents used in the production process are supplied by recovery systems.
  • The system is designed to maximise energy efficiency and the reuse of resources arising from production.