Cate Stone's Research with Pacific Seafood
Industry: Food and Beverage, Seafood Processing
Project Type: Wastewater Pollutants & BMPs
Location: Clackamas, OR
Major/University: B.S. Environmental Systems with a concentration in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution, University of California, San Diego
Summary
Cate worked with Pacific Seafood to identify best management practices that will reduce wastewater pollutants in finfish and shrimp processing. By optimizing their supply chain and implementing sustainable practices, Pacific Seafood hopes to aid in improving water quality and ocean health.
Company Background
Founded in 1941 by the Dulcich Family, Pacific Seafood is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to providing the healthiest protein on the planet. Pacific Seafood manages all parts of the supply chain from harvesting and fishing to processing, and distribution in order to provide customers with fresh, sustainable, high-quality products. Pacific Seafood Group is headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon and employs more than 3,000 team members across 41 facilities in 11 states.
Project Description
Pacific Seafood is working to lower wastewater pollution to protect ocean health, meet new environmental rules, and improve efficiency. The team is focused on using resources wisely while keeping local waters clean for future seafood supplies. Key solutions of Cate’s include improving how wastewater is collected, separating shrimp shells earlier to reduce waste and create new byproducts, and upgrading equipment for cleaner processing.
Cate also suggested:
- Adding a tote dumper at the start of the finfish line in Newport to reduce mess and water use.
- Installing a pump on the filtration system in Warrenton to treat wastewater more effectively.
Estimated Annual Reductions
Cate's recommendations could have the following annual impacts:
370,000 lbs
Wastewater Pollutants
420,000 gallons
Water
$78,000
Savings