Solar systems at Toolangi Elite are fully operational and all the power required to run the cool store and the majority of the polyhouses is generated by renewable energy.
In addition, two standby generators (110kw and 60kw) have been installed which can effectively provide power in the event of a mains power failure. This ensures that all production including tissue culture and cool storage have secure power.
Toolangi Elite is committed to sustainability and is in the final stages of developing an independently audited Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) to underpin the processes and procedures and further strengthen Toolangi Elite’s environmental credentials.
Single use plastic planter bags or pots are essential to maintain the high health status of the seed and maintain high plant health standards. Toolangi Elite recycles offsite all plastic bags and pots used for growing G0 minitubers in the polyhouses. Annually, this saves over 70,000 black plastic planter bags and over 5,000 pots from going to landfill.
Toolangi Elite utilises metal and cardboard recycling which aligns with the requirements for the Environmental Management Systems and enhances the profitability and sustainability of the business.
All soil-less potting mix is only used once for minituber production, it is then donated to local gardeners.
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