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Looking for inspiration and solutions for living more sustainably? Check out these daily highlights of innovative brands and products in apparel, home, food, travel, beauty, spirits, mobility and more!
Spotlight: Two Drifters Distillery
Two Drifters Distillery is the world’s first carbon-negative rum company, founded in Exeter, UK, by Russ and Gemma Wakeham. Blending bold flavors with bold climate action, they craft award-winning rums while proving sustainability can be at the heart of every bottle.
Spotlight: Ellers Farm Distillery
In the rolling countryside of North Yorkshire, UK, Ellers Farm Distillery is proving that great taste and bold sustainability can go hand in hand. Founded with the belief that the drinks industry can -- and should -- be a force for good, the distillery has quickly become known not only for its craft spirits but also for its uncompromising environmental and social commitments.
Spotlight: Nc’nean Distillery
Nc’nean Distillery is a modern standout in the Scotch whisky world -- small in scale but mighty in impact. Founded in 2017 , this organic Highland distillery is on a mission to create experimental spirits and pioneer sustainable production.
Spotlight: Gray Whale Gin
Gray Whale Gin is a craft gin brand founded in 2016 and inspired by the majestic gray whale’s 12,000-mile migration along the Pacific coast. Gray Whale Gin is infused with botanicals sustainably foraged or sourced from farms dotting that same migratory route.
Spotlight: SERVED
SERVED is on a mission to create the best tasting pre-mixed drinks on the planet while reducing food waste and impact on the environment. The company is UK’s fastest growing ready-to-drink (RTD) brand, producing a range of cocktails and hard seltzers made from naturally-sourced surplus fruit that would otherwise go to waste.
Spotlight: Wheyward Spirit
Wheyward Spirit is a pioneering craft distillery that upcycles excess whey – the liquid co-product of cheese and other dairy products -- into premium, award-winning spirits. The company blends sustainability with innovation to create a smooth, sippable base spirit, bringing a unique flavor profile to cocktails while elevating the spirits industry with a distinctly circular approach.
Spotlight: Holistic Spirits Co.
Holistic Spirits Co. is a pioneering venture in the spirits industry, blending wellness principles with artisanal distillation to create plant-based, functional spirits. On a mission to “nourish our well-being as humans and our planet at the same time,” Holistic’s flagship products, Origen Holistic Spirits specialty vodka and Harmony Gin, aim to offer a more mindful drinking experience.
Spotlight: Arbikie Highland Estate
Arbikie Highland Estate is a pioneering field-to-bottle distillery located on Scotland’s east coast. Recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable distilleries and purveyor of the world’s first “climate-positive” gin and vodka, Arbikie is a genuine field to bottle operation, combining traditional farming with forward-thinking innovation.
Spotlight: The Boatyard Distillery
Boatyard Distillery is a family-owned, independent distillery based in Northern Ireland, dedicated to producing high-quality craft spirits. Inspired in part by the natural beauty of its location on the banks of Lough Erne, sustainability is at the heart of Boatyard Distillery’s operations, with several initiatives aimed at reducing their environmental footprint from grain-to-glass.
Spotlight: Two Drifters Distillery
Two Drifters Distillery is a UK-based rum producer born out of a passion for crafting high-quality rum while making a positive impact on the planet. Sustainability is at the heart of Two Drifters Distillery, making it one of the world’s first carbon-negative rum producers.
Spotlight: WhistlePig Whiskey
WhistlePig is a Vermont-based distillery specializing in premium rye whiskey, known for its commitment to high-quality, aged spirits and innovative distilling techniques. WhistlePig integrates sustainability into its operations by embracing sustainable, regenerative practices on its farm and within the distillery alike.
Spotlight: Sapling Spirits
Born out of a passion for high-quality spirits combined with love for the natural world, Sapling Spirits is a British distillery known for producing premium, handcrafted vodka and gin. Sapling Spirits is deeply committed to sustainability, making it a core part of their business model.
The Solutionists Weekly Digest
Your weekly roundup of the latest news and progress in sustainable living. From eco-friendly homes and sustainable mobility solutions to mindful travel, food, fashion, sport and entertainment, we bring you the news highlights of the week from The Solutionists – the brands and organizations empowering consumers to live more sustainably.
Spotlight: Penrhos Spirits
Penrhos Spirits is a British distillery founded by two farming families in Herefordshire. The company is known for its handcrafted gin and other spirits, which are inspired by the local countryside.
Spotlight: Avallen Spirits
Founded in 2019, Avallen Spirits is a modern and innovative drinks company on a mission to produce a delicious, naturally-made spirit while becoming the world’s most sustainable spirit from blossom to bottle.
Spotlight: Sustainable Spirits News Highlights
Sustainable wine for the outdoors. Key takeaways from US Sustainable Winegrowing Summit. Diageo / ecoSPIRITS partner on reusable packaging. Brother's Bond / WhistlePig team on regen ag. Spotlights on Heineken, Johnnie Walker, Suntory. And much more.
Spotlight: Sustainable Spirits, Wine & Beer News Highlights
Paper packaging for Bailey's and Aldi's gin lines. Sustainable packaging / bottles highlights from Mandatory Spirits, Penrhos Spirits, Frog's Leap, Elemental Wines. London Wine Fair discusses Bottle Reuse Initiative. Can beer regenerate the planet? New study: consumers willing to pay more for eco-friendly beer. And much more.
Spotlight: Sustainable Wine & Spirits News Highlights
A look at net zero targets among spirits companies. Alternative Packaging Alliance reshapes boxed wine convo. Turncoat Gin tries on aluminum. Recycled tin for wine bottles. ALPLA's recyclable PET wine bottle. And much more…
Sustainable Spirits & Beer
Distilleries go green. Spotlight on sustainable cocktails. ecoSPIRITS takes to the skies w/ BermudAir. Sustainable / regenerative brewing with Kernza and fonio. Pantalones / Surfrider Foundation partnership. Audecious Vodka launches in organic vodka market. And much more…
Sustainable Spirits & Liquor
Brands in the news: Diageo, Beam Suntory, Firstleaf, Bonterra Organic Estates, Allbirds, Stroud Brewery - a certified B Corporation, The DeLong Co., Inc., Perlick Distillery, O-I, Sustainable Wine Roundtable, Casella Family Brands, Town Brewing Co., Saxco, Georgian Bay Spirit Co., Arbikie Highland Estate, MUTINY Island Vodka, Alma Del Jaguar Tequila, Nc'nean Distillery, Bruichladdich Distillery Company and many more.
