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Frito-Lay’s path to net-zero operations

Frito-Lay tackled rising sustainability pressures by adopting a first-of-its-kind system that boosted renewable energy and minimized waste through advanced treatment innovations.

Client

Frito-Lay

Location

Casa Grande, Arizona

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Tim Rynders, PE, PMP, ENV SP

Process Design Specialist and Project Manager

Transforming manufacturing through sustainable methods

To achieve its goals of cutting water, waste and energy use, Frito-Lay partnered with CDM Smith to deliver an advanced process water treatment and recovery system while adding on-site solar generation.

Recycling process water efficiently

A 650,000-gpd recovery system recycles up to 75% of process water, helping the plant save 100 million gallons annually.

Producing clean water to USEPA standards

Advanced treatment (MBR, RO, carbon and UV) meets drinking water standards, enabling safe reuse in food production.

Frito-Lay’s path to net-zero operations

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Location

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Connect with an expert

Transforming manufacturing through sustainable methods

Recycling process water efficiently

Producing clean water to USEPA standards

Client

Location

Practices

Markets

Priorities

Connect with an expert

Powering operations sustainably

Minimizing waste generation

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Tim Rynders, PE, PMP, ENV SP

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