Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising our world’s natural resources for future generations. At King Milling Company, we feel sustainability is an important responsibility and we are committed to doing our part to make the world a better place for our future generations. King Milling Company was established over 130 years and we take pride in striving to further expand our existing sustainability efforts, not just for future generations, but also for the environment, community, and customers we serve.
The milling process does not waste any of the wheat kernel, and 100% of it is used for human or animal food consumption. We also look for other ways to run our business sustainably, seeking every opportunity to minimize energy consumption and reduce waste in our day to day operations.
Corporate:
- Family owned and operated business that has been milling high quality flour since 1890
- Employees are involved in all aspects of production and are our most valuable asset
- We take pride in our engagements with a variety of important civic, business, and social organizations
- We support charities that help our community from the ground up, providing skills and educational opportunities for children and helping those in need.
Energy:
- Use LED and other energy efficient lighting throughout our facilities
- Use water power from the Flat River to run milling equipment
- Use variable speed drives and premium efficiency motors to reduce energy use
- Our truck washing facility is designed to minimize the use of power and water
Recycling:
- Aerosol Cans
- Batteries
- Electronic Equipment
- Hair-nets, beard-nets, ear plugs and face-masks
- Light bulbs
- Oil
- Metal Cans
- Packaging materials
- Paper, Cardboard, & Plastics
- Toner Cartridges
- Laundered filter bags
Transportation:
- Maximize payloads on our trucks wherever possible to optimize energy efficiency and reduce the number of trucks on the road.
At King Milling Company, we consider sustainable use of our world’s natural resource an important part of King Milling’s history, and a key to our continued success going forward.
