Brewing Industry Perspectives On Sustainability

This survey is intended for craft beverage industry professionals

Information gathered from this confidential survey will be used to better understand which sustainability efforts are practical and beneficial for craft beverage producers. Specifically, the aim is to identify relevant issues, determine existing best practices, and explore creative solutions that can be shared across the industry. Your participation and input will allow state and federal grant programs to use this data to better plan their efforts.

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* 1. What state or region is your brewery located in?

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* 2. What is your brewery's annual production?

Under 1,000 barrels per year

1,000 - 3,000 barrels per year

3,000 - 10,000

10,000 - 25,000

More than 25,000

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many people does your business employ (manufacturing/retail)?

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* 4. Would your brewery be interested in a free assessment and technical assistance (consulting) in any of the following categories? Check all that apply.

Energy efficiency and conservation

Water efficiency and conservation

Wastewater pre-treatment and side streaming

Choosing safer and more environmentally conscious cleaning chemicals

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* 5. Would your brewery be interested in a free assessment and technical assistance (consulting) in any of the following categories? Check all that apply.

Spent grains management

Solid waste reduction

Food waste and composting

Reusing or recycling plastics like can carriers, grain bags, stretch wrap

Evaluating packaging and service ware options such as can carriers, can labels, outdoor cups, food containers, etc.

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* 6. What other environmental and sustainability issue would be of interest or value to your brewery (check all that apply)?

A "Green Brewery" recognition program

Evaluation of renewable energy sourcing options, including community solar

Carbon capture technology

Using Nitrogen to decrease use/dependence on Co2

Sourcing more local and/or sustainable ingredients

Information on state incentives and/or grant opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How do you currently promote your brewery's sustainability efforts?

We don't do much promotion

We sometimes promote our efforts through social media posts

We have a dedicated sustainability section on our website

We consistently promote sustainability through branding and messaging

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What sustainability focussed projects has your brewery undertaken? Check all that apply.

Energy conservation/efficiency

Water conservation/efficiency

Reducing wastewater

Using safer/greener chemicals for cleaning or sanitization

Decreasing solid waste generation

Reusing, recycling or composting

Sourcing organic or local materials

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What challenges have prevented your brewery from implementing more sustainability measures? Check all that apply.

Financial resources

Not enough employees

Limited sustainability knowledge

Finding the time

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What are the motivating factors for your interest in environmental and sustainability efforts (check all that apply)?

Saving money

Being an environmental steward

Improving employee health and safety

Reputation within the community we serve

Marketing/Appeal to environmentally conscious consumers

Compliance with local ordinances/standards

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please provide your contact information if you would like to learn more about free assessment or technical assistance in your state or region. Or feel free to contact Rob Vandenabeele at EcoFriendlyBeerDrinker@gmail.com

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