Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
This presentation highlights efforts by some beverage companies and nonprofits to increase recycling of consumer packaging using a market-based and industry-driven model. Read More
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Environmental stewardship is a top priority for both craft brewers and craft beer enthusiasts. Maintaining a healthy balance between stewardship, social enrichment, and economic vitality is important to the future success of craft brewing. Through the benchmarking work and sustainability manuals, the Brewers Association and its sustainability subcommittee encourages conscientious brewing practices that will ensure the long-term success of the craft beer industry.
This presentation highlights efforts by some beverage companies and nonprofits to increase recycling of consumer packaging using a market-based and industry-driven model. Read More
This seminar focuses on the anaerobic fluidized bed digester system recently installed in The Matt Brewing Co.’s Utica brewery. The seminar discusses the technology selection process, system benefits, pertinent design factors, as well as the construction planning, installation, startup and …Read More
The Hop Quality Group presents some of the recent findings and provides an on-the-ground update on the changes occurring with hops for craft brewers. Read More
This seminar covers eight key elements to lean manufacturing specifically for craft brewers. Read More
Jeff and Steve will share some of the successful projects that they have helped develop at Boulevard Brewing Co. The seminar will look at how employee development, an entirely new company and throwing away its dumpster improved the regional brewerÕs …Read More
CraftBeer.com – Spent grain, the leftover malt and adjuncts after the mash has extracted most of the sugars, proteins, and nutrients, can constitute as much as 85 percent of a brewery’s total by-product. Author Kay Witkiewicz uncovers craft breweries all …Read More
Despite significant improvement over the last 20 years, water consumption and wastewater disposal remain environmental and economic hurdles. Learn about effective water and wastewater management solutions in the craft brewers segment, regardless of location, operational size or current initiatives.Read More
Learn best practices for energy efficiency and conservation that can easily be incorporated into daily brewery operations, as well as solutions that reach beyond greehouse gas reduction and lead to operating cost reductions, additional sources of income and new community initiatives.Read More
New facilities for breweries such as Sierra Nevada and New Belgium provide the opportunity to start from the ground up and fully implement sustainable practices.
The six cutting-edge craft brewery/restaurants featured here are taking care of the environment, their communities, and their employees. The difference is palpable.