Distilleries Are Innovating to Save Water in Drought-Stricken Areas
From repurposing wastewater for fisheries to implementing closed-loop recycling systems, water-guzzling U.S. distilleries are getting creative to conserve water
Climate Action & Sustainability in the Drinks Industry
There’s arguably no issue more urgent to the future of our world—and the drinks industry—than climate change. As agricultural products, wine, spirits, and beer are particularly susceptible to our planet’s changing climate—and producers have responded by taking decisive action.
In SevenFifty Daily’s Sustainability Hub, we profile the people, movements, and companies spearheading climate action. From widespread organic farming practices and reimagined zero-emissions production facilities, to packaging and transportation innovations aimed at lowering the industry’s carbon footprint, we’ll be reporting on the inspiring initiatives driving change at local and global scale.
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Why Organic Winegrowing Can Be More Profitable Than Conventional
Better materials, vineyard longevity, higher quality, and increasing consumer demand are creating a healthier bottom line for organically farmed wines
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Distilleries Are Innovating to Save Water in Drought-Stricken Areas
From repurposing wastewater for fisheries to implementing closed-loop recycling systems, water-guzzling U.S. distilleries are getting creative to conserve water
Alto Adige’s Burgeoning Biodynamic Movement
From small producers to large cooperatives, a paradigm shift in farming practices is taking root in this conservative corner of northern Italy
How Farming with Horses Makes Better Wine
The science behind horses’ impact on soil and vineyard health—and why some growers around the world are bringing back this traditional, yet difficult, way of farming
Meet the Eco-Packaging Innovations Transforming the Drinks Industry
A new generation of products aims to shrink the carbon footprint of wine, spirits, and beer for a more sustainable future
Why Organic Winegrowing Can Be More Profitable Than Conventional
Better materials, vineyard longevity, higher quality, and increasing consumer demand are creating a healthier bottom line for organically farmed wines
Can ‘Do-Nothing Farming’ Produce Quality Wine?
Inspired by late Japanese farmer Masanobu Fukuoka, this fully hands-off method of viticulture is attracting a few intrepid global producers
“Carbon Capture During Fermentation Could Make Wine a Negative-Emission Industry”
Domaine Dujac’s Diana Seysses explains how producers can become key players in the future of green fuel by working together to trap CO2 during vinification
Regenerative Viticulture: Trendy Buzz Word or Revolutionary Farming Philosophy?
A new certification program aims to define this carbon-capturing farming practice, which some believe could transform vineyards and combat climate change
Jancis Robinson on Why Americans Lead on Sustainability
According to the British wine author and critic, it’s U.S. producers—not European—who are truly progressive when it comes to sustainable viticulture
Portugal’s Vintners on the Forefront of Climate Change
Hit harder than most wine regions by rising temperatures and drought, this small country emerges as a global leader in responding to the climate threat
How Beer Brewers are Embracing Sustainability
From new energy sources to landfill diversion, craft beer is transforming into an environmentally-friendly industry
Steps Napa Wineries Can Take to Address Climate Change
Winemaker Dan Petroski and other wine industry experts discuss research on what can be done now to preserve Napa Valley
The Next Wave of Sustainability in Wine
Winemakers discuss three ways to take environmental efforts to new heights
Making a Case for Whey-Based Spirits
Distillers discuss the dairy by-product, its use in spirits production, and its potential for sustainable practices
How to Make Your Bar More Environmentally Friendly
6 tips, from small substitutions to big changes
Upcycling Beverage By-products
How brewers, winemakers, and distillers can upcycle by-products, reduce waste, and support eco-entrepreneurs
Is Your Beverage Salmon-Safe?
Beer, wine, and spirits producers in the Pacific Northwest are leading the charge to protect salmon habitats
Beer Sourced from the Sky
The co-owners of St. Elmo Brewing Company in Austin have started making beer from Texas rainwater