Sustainability
Our Commitment to Practical Sustainability
We build rice-processing systems that help customers do more with less—less waste, less energy, less downtime—while protecting grain quality and profitability. Our approach aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals through practical engineering, service, and training.
How We Align with the SDGs
Starlight contributes most directly to:
• SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
• SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy
• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production
• SDG 14 – Life Below Water
SDG 2: Zero Hunger: Higher Recovery, Lower Loss
Every percentage point of milling recovery matters. Our machines are designed for gentle, stable processing—optimizing whitening pressure, roll/screen selection, and feed control to reduce broken kernels and reprocessing. By improving post-harvest efficiency at the mill, we help customers increase saleable yield and incomes.
What we do
• Application-based calibration for short/medium/long grain, including japonica/indica/parboiled.
• Process audits to identify bottlenecks (cleaning → husking → separation → whitening/polishing → grading).
• Operator training and SOPs for consistent results.
SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy: Efficient Plants, Smarter Power
Energy is one of the largest operating costs in rice processing. We prioritize efficiency at machine and line level—motors matched to loads, VFDs for fans/augers, optimized airflows, and preventive maintenance to keep systems running in their best-efficiency range. Where customers plan renewable or hybrid power, we support electrical layouts and start-up sequences that minimize peaks.
What we do
• Recommend kWh/ton benchmarks and logbooks for each installation.
• Offer retrofit paths (VFD kits, seals/insulation upgrades, airflow balancing).
• Provide basic power-quality checks and start-up ramp profiles to reduce demand charges.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure: Built to Last, Easy to Service
Durability is sustainability. Starlight designs around long-life components and maintainability—easy access to wear parts, clear lubrication points, and modular assemblies. Our service model extends asset life through training, remote support, parts planning, and on-site service by arrangement.
What we do
• 12-month warranty after shipment (consumables excluded).
• Remote diagnostics and video support to reduce travel and downtime.
• Lifecycle parts lists and recommended spares to prevent unexpected stoppages.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production: Waste to Value
Rice by-products are resources. We help customers plan for bran, husk, and broken rice utilization—bran for feed or oil extraction; husk for biomass heat or as a raw material; brokens for value-added products—reducing landfill and improving plant economics. We also encourage repair over replace and offer upgrade paths before full replacement.
What we do
• Commissioning checklists that include by-product handling plans.
• Refurbish/upgrade options when throughput needs change.
• Simple packaging principles for shipments (right-sized crates, reduced plastics, ISPM-15 wood on request).
SDG 14: Life Below Water: Water-Smart Rice Practices
Water stewardship starts before the table. By promoting clean pre-cleaning and effective polishing, mills can reduce the need for intensive rinsing and minimize nutrient-rich effluent. We provide basic guidance on sediment capture and connect customers with local partners for compliant wastewater solutions where needed.
Measurement & Improvement
You can’t improve what you don’t measure. For each installation we encourage tracking: milling recovery (%), broken rate, reprocessing rate, kWh/ton, unplanned downtime, and wear-part life. These metrics feed into quarterly reviews and targeted upgrades.
Governance & Ethics
We comply with applicable export controls and request lawful end-use declarations from partners. We respect local labor laws and support safe, clean factories—with training for lock-out/tag-out, dust control, and noise awareness.
Partner with Us
Whether you operate a commercial mill, a cooperative, or an institutional project, we can help design a sustainable, profitable line tailored to your grain and market.