The need for environmentally conscious products has never been greater, and the alcohol industry is a leader in paving the way to a more climate-friendly future with the introduction of various sustainable beer innovations. These brews range from having sustainable packaging to being crafted from food waste, and each initiative focuses on how to mitigate any environmental impacts.
Corona is a great example of an alcohol brand that has set itself apart as a champion of sustainable beer innovation. The beer brand recently launched stackable eco-friendly beer packaging that removes the need for plastic six-pack rings. In addition, consumers can now pay for beer using reclaimed plastic from shorelines. These creative sustainable beer innovations will surely inspire other sectors to launch more sustainable initiatives.
24 Sustainable Beer Innovations
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Reclaimed Citrus Beers
Lowlander's Zero-Alcohol Botanically Brewed Beer Repurposes Waste
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Compostable Beer Packaging
The 'Eco Six-Pack Ring' is Crafted from Barley and Wheat
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Stackable Eco-Friendly Beer Packaging
Corona Attempts to Abolish the Need for Six-Pack Rings
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Anti-Plastic Beer Packaging
The Skinny Brands Skinny Lager is Being Repackaged for Music Festivals
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Plastic Exchange Beer Payments
Corona Gave Consumers the Chance to Pay for Beer with Plastic
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Edible Beer Labels
Vilkmergės ŽIemos Ale is Decorated with a Spice-Baked Treat
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Waste-Conscious Beer Brands
Toast Beer Attempts to Mend the Food System Through Production
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Eco-Friendly Beer Packaging
ShinDigger Brewing will Now Use Cepac Sustainable Packaging Solutions
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Biodegradable Beer Can Packaging
These Corona Six-Pack Rings Are Alternatives to Plastic
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Biodegradable Beer Can Packaging
The New Recyclable Guinness Beer Packs will Roll Out in 2020
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Eco Beer Brewing Initiatives
AB InBev Has Announced Budweiser is Now Brewed with Renewable Energy
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Awareness-Raising Green Beers
The Bright 'Alegae Bloom' Beer Draws Attention to Water Issues
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Plastic-Free Beer Packaging
Molson Coors is Revamping its Packaging with an Ambitious Goal
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Sustainable Summer Beers
Camden Town Brewery's Strawberry Hells Forever Celebrates Urban Farming
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Recycled Wastewater Beers
Sweden's PU:REST Beer is Made from Purified Sewage Water
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Bird-Saving IPA Beers
Aeronaut Brewing Co. and Mass Audubon Partner to Debut 'For the Birds' IPA
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Recycled Resinous Beers
Lowlander is Reusing Christmas Trees to Create a Winter IPA
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Recycled Water Beers
NewBrew is the First Recycled Water Beer Crafted in Singapore
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Sustainable Ingredient Beers
Something Wild Beverages is Launching a New Wattleseed Lager
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Ecologically Sustainable Beers
London's Borough Market Serves an Earl Grey Saison
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Conservation-Focused Beer
Olive Ridley Brewing Co. Hopes Beer Sales Can Save Vulnerable Turtles
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Brewed Bagel Beers
Folksbier & Black Seed Bagels Collaborated on 'Black Seed Glow Up'
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Drought-Fighting Brewing Techniques
This Beer is Made from Recycled Water Sourced from NASA
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Climate-Friendly Craft Ales
Friends of the Earth, Stroud Brewery & Toast Ale Created 'Flour Power'
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Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Peelable Dissolving Bottles
Tomorrow Machine's Peelable Bottle Design Dissolves In Water
Label-Less Wine Bottles
Crate by Fourth Wave Wines is a Sustainable, Label-Free Wine
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
AI-Created Natural Beers
AB InBev Launches an AI Beer Named 'Beck’s Autonomous'
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Molecular Beer Printers
Bar.on Created Beer in Seconds with Molecular-Level Flavor Compounds
Low-Calorie Non-Alcoholic Brews
Partake Brewing's Alternative Brews Challenge Industry Norkms
Mouthwash Concentrate Refills
Listerine Debuts Sustainable Mouthwash Refills in a PET Bottle
Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
The Ocean Bottle's GO Bottle Pushes Sustainable Efforts
Collectible Beer Can Stickers
Whetstone Beer Can Labels Double as Unique Stickers
Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns
Heineken Canada Encourages End of 'Hustle Culture'
Seasonal Straw-Made Beer Coolers
Coors Light Presents its New Beer Bale Cooler Made from Straw
Aseptic Eco Beverage Packaging
The Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf Carton is Paper-Based
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Color-Changing Beer Labels
Coors' Bottles Help to Prevent Freezer Tragedies
Drinker-Specific Sunscreens
Beavertown Brewery Made a Sun Care Product for Beer Drinkers
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
ALDI is Launching Wines in Paperboard Bottles in the UK
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Electricity-Free Beer Fridges
The Bud Ground Cooler Needs No Electricity to Run in Hot Weather
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
Sustainably Inked Whisky Bottles
These Johnnie Walker Bottles Use Ink Made from Air Pollution
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Canned Enhanced Water Drinks
ShineWater Transitions from Plastic Bottles to Aluminum Cans
Paperboard Gin Bottles
Georgian Bay Spirit's 100% Recycled Paperboard Bottle is Produced in Canada
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Labelless Water Bottles
Montbest Unveils Labelless Water Bottles for South Korean Consumers
Brewed Beer-Scented Deodorants
BrewDog's Iconic Punk IPA is the Scent of its New Deodorant
Paper Vodka Bottles
Mother of Pearl Vodka Debuts the First Australian Vodka in a Paper Bottle
Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottled Waters
NEO WTR Comes in a 100% Prevent Ocean Plastic Bottle
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Carbon-Negative Soft Drinks
Tenzing Sets Itself Apart as a Soft Drink Brand with Carbon Labeling
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Xampla Releases a New Consumer Packaging Brand Called Morro
Aluminum Plastic-Free Water Packaging
The Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Comes in New Packaging
Ocean Saving-Reusable Water Bottles
Ocean Bottle Recently Launched the New Product, Go.
Paper-Based Vodka Bottles
Absolut Vodka is Selling Paper-Based Bottles Commercially in the UK
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Recycled Beer Bottle Ads
Corona's Campaigns Encourage Consumers to Recycle Empty Packaging
Recycled Wastewater Beers
Epic Cleantec is Upcycling Wastewater into Circular Beer
Eco-Friendly Spirit Packaging
Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Recycled Private Label Packaging
ALDI Introduced Recycled Plastic Bottles for Water and Soda
Sustainable QR Code Initiatives
Don Simon Launches an Education Initiative Using Pure-Pak eSense
Recycled Chlorophyll Water Bottles
Chlorophyll Water Launched 100% rPET Bottles
Beer-Based Blister Packs
This Blister Packaging for Cosmetic Refills is Made from Beer By-Products
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Branded Sustainability Milestones
Craghoppers Celebrates 100 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Aluminum-Packaged Kombuchas
Mortal Kombucha Has Introduced Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Recyclable Paper-Made Packaging Solutions
Mondi FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate is Sustainable
Upcycled Tortilla Beers
Chica Mexicana is Made with Imperfect Tortillas to Fight Food Waste
Sustainable Liqueur Packaging
Baileys Original Irish Cream is Debuting in Aluminum Bottles
Reusable Beer Cups
Berry Superflos Releases the Reusable 'SuperCup'
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Carton Wine Packaging
Lassonde is Using Tetra Pak's Tetra Prisma® Aseptic for Two Wine Brands
Vodka Refill Pouches
Climate-Positive Vodka Refills Reduce Sapling Spirits' Carbon Footprint
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Mini Eco-Focused Drink Packaging
The SIG DomeMini Bottle is Made with FSC-Certified Paperboard
Reduced Material Gin Packaging
Beefeater 24 Packaging Now Has 90% Less Plastic and More
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Bbrand Identity
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Climate-Friendly Powdered Beers
Dryest Beer Minimizes the Costs & Impact of Shipping Beer Globally
Smart Brassware Packages
Aqualla Uses Digital Brochures to Reduce its Climate Impact
Eco-Conscious Scotch Packaging
This New Laphroaig Packaging Cuts Emissions by 30%
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Recyclable Lightweight Wine Bottles
Ron Rubin Brands Unveils its 100% Recyclable Wine Bottle
Circular Packaging Facilities
Again Launched 'CleanCell' and 'Tag' for the Circular Economy
Sustainable Ice Cream Packaging
This Diplom-Is’ Royal Ice Cream Packaging is Recyclable
Paper Bottle-Packaged Cocktails
World of Zing Cocktails Come in the Frugalpac Frugal Bottle
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Sunset Beer Campaigns
Corona's Sunset O’Clock Campaign Creatively Uses Time Stamps as Rewards
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Reusable Aperitif Bottles
Ghia's Bottle Helps Customers Creatively Repurpose Empty Packaging
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
Eco Cardboard Can-Carriers
Wild Rose Craft Brewery Debuts Cardboard Can-Carrier to Reduce Waste
Sustainable Cereal Packaging
Weetabix Now Features Fully Recyclable Packaging
Flat Recycled Wine Packaging
ALDI is Introducing a Recycled PET Wine Bottle in its Private Label
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Reusable Packaging Sparkling Waters
PATH Sparkling Flavored Water Comes in Aluminum Bottles
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Ambitious Tree-Planting Campaigns
Greenbar Distillery Will Plant Two Million Trees
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Non-Alcoholic Beer Cocktails
Talon & Tinnie Reinvents the Traditional Boilermaker for Dry January
Recyclable Film Packaging
These Amcor Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films are Launching in Europe
Sustainable Polypropylene Bottles
Abel & Cole Debuts a Refillable Milk Bottle for UK Customers
Seasonal New Year Packaging
Carlsberg Launches Special Packaging for its Lunar New Year Campaign
Mexican Non-Alcoholic Craft Brews
Katrina Brewing Co.'s Non-Alcoholic Beer Pairs with Mexican Food
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Functional Aluminum-Packaged Waters
Water Almighty Has Seven Added Minerals and Electrolytes
Two-Tabbed Beer Cans
Nendo Unveils Its New Beer Can Design with Two Opening Tabs
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
IMPROV is a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Revolutionizing Social Drinking
Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Lightweight Gin Bottles
Sipsmith's New Gin Bottle Design Cuts Its Weight by 20%
Recyclable Milk Bottle Caps
Tesco Releases Clear Bottle Caps for its Milk Jugs to Aid in Recycling
Adaptogen-Infused British Beers
Collider Brew Co. Launches a Non-Alcoholic Beer in the UK
Post-Consumer Recycled Bottles
Sustainaholics Released a Line of Aluminum-Bottled Spirits
Sustainable Ocean-Made Bottles
NEO WTR Launches the New 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottles
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
Spent Grain Alcohol Products
These Zenso Alcoholic Beverages Have an Eco-Friendly Profile
Revamped Eco Juice Packaging
Capri-Sun Packaging Now Features Stronger Paper Straws
Rewarding Milk Packaging
Ocado's Milk Bottle Recycling Initiative Gives Rewards for Recycling
AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers
Pubinno Smart Tap Provides Perfect Quality for Draft Beer Systems
Carbon-Negative Beers
These Gipsy Hill Beers Have Received Carbon Negative Certifications
Ultra Lightweight Champagne Bottles
Telmont Develops a New Champagne with Verallia
Non-Alcoholic Brew Boxes
Brooklyn Brewery's Special Effects Variety Pack Features a New NA Brew
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Eco-Friendly Alcohol Bottles
This Bacardi Glass Spirits Bottle Was Created with Hrastnik1860
Alcohol Sporting Partnerships
AB InBev Will Be the Sponsor of the Olympics Until 2028
Complimentary Glassware Beer Campaigns
Birra Moretti Offers Collectible Glasses with Every Pack
Sustainable Ocean Plastic Bottles
Lidl Utilizes Prevented Ocean Plastic for its New Bottle Designs
Tech-Themed Craft Beers
Nothing Unveils Its Latest 5.1% Craft Beer
Refreshing Low-Alcohol Beers
These New Beers from the Nirvana Brewery are Arriving for Spring
Reduced Plastic Deli Packaging
The Volpi Eco-Pack™ Has 80% Less Plastic Than Alternatives
Clean Low-Carb Beers
Lean Brew Boasts 35% Fewer Calories Than Other IPAs on Average
Collaboration Football Beer Branding
The Carling Emirates FA Cup Can is Limited-Edition
Australian Beer Revamps
New South Wales' Tooheys Unveils its First Branding Update in Eight Years
Advanced Molecular-Recycling Bottles
Air up and Eastman Launch a Drinking Bottle with Tritan Renew
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails
Molson Coors Debuts Roxie, a Line of Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails
Revamped Non-Alcoholic Packaging
Three Spirit Unveils a New Packaging Design for its Alternatives
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Inflight Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Company & JetBlue are Serving Non-Alcoholic Beer
Recycled Bottle Seltzers
Beatson Clark Launches New 'Aupale Grapefruit Seltzer'
Plant-Based Processing Aids
Kerry Debuts Two Plant-Based Processing Aids for Enhanced Beer Quality
Experimental Artisan Beers
These New Carlsberg Beers Come in Three Varieties
Aluminum-Based Cocktail Packaging
UK Supermarket Waitrose Swaps its Glass Packaging for Aluminum
Coastal Charity-Supporting Beers
This Light-Bodied Ale is Generating Funds For Coastal Causes
Brewery-Fresh Premium Lagers
This Unpasteurized Canned Lager Delivers a Clean and Crisp Flavor