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Craft beer waste saves Montana town $1M for wastewater treatment

A Montana town has found a money-saving solution to its sewage and wastewater treatment expenses, thanks to a nearby...

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Researchers find weedkiller ingredient Glyphosate in name brand beer and wine

Researchers have discovered Glyphosate — an ingredient found in some weedkillers — in name brand wines and...

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Budweiser’s Super Bowl LIII commercial focuses on renewable energy

Millions of fans and spectators around the world are expected to watch Super Bowl LIII this Sunday, and with secured...

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Corona announces pilot program for 100% plastic-free 6-pack rings in 2019

Corona has announced that it will be launching a pilot program in 2019 for 100 percent plastic-free six-pack rings,...

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Beer prices expected to soar as climate change challenges barley production

Shrinking barley yields caused by climate change will be disrupting the beer industry in the coming decades. The...

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Danish brewer Carlsberg to swap plastic 6-pack rings for glue

The Danish beer company Carlsberg is doing its part in cutting down plastic waste. The brewing company just vowed...

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A beer crisis is brewing in Germany as bottle recycling slows amid heatwaves

With summer still in full swing and heatwaves gripping countries around the world, breweries across Germany have...

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This edible six pack ring feeds sea animals instead of killing them

SaltWater Brewery in South Florida is the first brewery to test biodegradable six-pack rings. Designed by start-up...

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The world’s largest beer brewer invents low-carbon beer bubbles

Belgium-based AB Inbev, the world's largest beer brewing company, has created a new low-carbon method for adding...

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This Louisiana craft beer pioneer ‘went green’ long before it was cool

Abita Brewing Company has been a tastemaker since 1986, both in terms of craft beer - you've probably sipped their...

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World’s first silo brewery opens in abandoned NY grain elevator

Abandoned grain silos in Buffalo, New York have been given new life as a brewery. Buffalo RiverWorks recently opened...

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Beer made from recycled bread is coming to the U.S.

A brewery in London is taking a bite out of food waste. Launched last year, Toast makes its beers from surplus...

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Guinness beer goes vegan by ditching unsavory fish bits

Good news for ethical eaters (and drinkers) who like to relax with a cold one. Guinness beer is now suitable for...

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San Diego brewery unveils beer made from 100% recycled wastewater

San Diego is aiming to to become the most environmentally sustainable city in the United States. As part of its...

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9 booze inspired designs to ring in St. Patrick’s Day

St. Paddy's Day is definitely an homage to Ireland, but there's no denying that it also pays tribute to something...

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New solar-powered machine converts urine into beer

“We call it from sewer to brewer,” say the creators of a solar-powered machine that turns urine into beer....

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Beer made from harvested fog wets whistles of parched communities in Chile

An arid desert is probably a great place to enjoy a refreshing cold one, but it’s the last place on Earth you’d...

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Aspiring Chinese architect built his office out of 8,500 recycled beer bottles

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” This quote erroneously credited to Benjamin Franklin...

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Looking for a beer made from actual human piss? Urine luck.

In 2001 the hipsters of Portland planted the seed for a fascination with PBR that quickly spread nation-wide. So...

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DIY: A Simple Guide to Beer Brewing for Seasonal Ale Lovers

What You’ll Need: 5 gallon pot Bottling bucket Fermentation bucket or glass carboy (carboys are more...

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15 Fantastic Green Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is approaching quickly, and if the special dad in your life is an eco-minded type, you might be...

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Carnival-Goers in Brazil Exchange Empty Beer Cans for a Free Train Ride Home

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's largest public celebrations, featuring nearly 2 million costumed...

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America’s Favorite Sustainable Craft Breweries of 2012

This list of 6 favorite sustainable craft breweries was selected based first on the Brewers Association list of...

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Macaon Transforms Aluminum Cans Into Cartoon, Video Game, and Superhero Characters

When knocking back a cold beer, you hardly ever pay attention to the can. Yet, Japanese artist Macaon notices every...

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Brew Tavern and Cafe in Michigan Offers Local Produce Within a 100 Year Old Opera House

The Opera House's maple floors, yellow masonry and rustic tin ceiling have been rescued and restored creating a...

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