ecoBiz Partner Biography
Villarica is a fruit production, processing and distribution centre based in the Mary Valley on the Sunshine Coast. With the assistance of an ecoBiz rebate, the company increased the efficiency of their passionfruit production by recovering pulp from second grade passionfruit. Villarica targeted local production distribution firms, which contributed to a reduction in their greenhouse gas emissions. The company also implemented drip irrigation throughout the orchard to minimise water losses.
Annual Savings:
- Energy 10% (28,104 MJ)
- Greenhouse Gas 10% (2.33 t CO2-e)
- Potable water 12% (6.7 kL)
- Efficiency savings $1,436
Savings as at December 2006
Last reviewed 27 March 2012
Last updated 8 September 2011