Sustainable beer innovations range from organic breweries to eco-friendly bottles. There are also more holistic examples here, for instance, Barford Village is a shop based in the United Kingdom (Barford, Warwickshire) that is run by its residents and operates as a sort of collective and sells a variety of local foods (and not simply alcohol).
SABMiller appears on this list of sustainable beer innovations a few times. Especially since it launched its Impala a year an a half ago, the company has been trying to brand itself as people and environmentally minded, which has included other forms of collaboration, for instance, with Accra Brewery, who wrote a blog post for Business Fights Poverty earlier this year on the venture and its social impacts.
15 Sustainable Beer Innovations
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Beer Can Bracelets
Ann-Made Jewelry Supports the Environment and Local Charities
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Eco Beer Carriers
The Felt House Brings Us a Cozy and Comfortable Way to Carry Around Our Booze
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Anti-Mafia Co-Operative Products
The Ethicando Store in Paris Stocks Fairtrade Food and Designs
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Cleansing Booze Bars
Enjoy Bubbly in the Bathroom With This Vegan Organic Beer Soap
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Social Enterprise Beer
SABMiller Commits to 'Farming Better Futures' with Impala Lager in Africa
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Aid-Supporting Beer Halls
Melbourne's Non-Profit Shebeen Bar Has Opened It's Doors
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Cassava Beer
The SABMiller 'Eagle' is the Company's Ghanaian Brew
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Frothy Organic Brews
Bison Brew Creates a Line of Sustainably Produced Alcohol-Infused Beers
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Beers for Social Good
Exotic Drinks at the Shebeen Bar Benefit Developing Nations
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Patriotic Gratitude Beers
The 50 Back Beer Company Donates Profits to Veteran Support Charities
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Mission-Driven Craft Breweries
Cape Commons is a Beer Company Supporting Clean Water Projects
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Eco-Friendly Beer
Get Drunk and Save the World With Wasted German Beer
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Charitable Watering Holes
Australia's Shebeen Bar Helps Build Developing Countries Through Booze
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Resident-Run Shops
Barford Village is a Collective Offering Community Services
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Small-Scale Social Breweries
'Breugems Brouwerij' Hires People with Disabilities
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Bullet Jewelry
Bullets2Bandages Accessories are Designed to Support Healing and Peace
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
Hand-Dyed Ikat Handbags
Push Pull Cambodia is a Social Enterprise with a Sense of Style
Ex-Con Bakeries
Dave's Killer Bread is a Quirky Social Business Giving Back with Gumption
19 Food-Focused Social Enterprises
From Well-Wasted Cuisine to Ethical Gastropubs
Eco-Friendly Satchels
Save the Environment With the Peace4You Messenger Bag
Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
Education-Enabling Carryalls
Fly Canvas Bags Benefit Schools for Underprivileged Children
Organic Carved Jewelry
The Feminine Line by Odette Feels Natural and Delicate
Sustainable Change Beads
The Vibrant Andean Collection Supports Artisans in Ecuador
Charitable Coffee Shops
The Movement Cafe is an Artsy Space That Hosts Local Performers
Positivity-Spreading Creative Agencies
Baldwin& Creates Brands Through Advertising and Content
Chic Charitable Maternity Wear
The Hatch Collection Supports the Every Mother Counts Campaign
Irish-Inspired Alcohol Branding
Lucky Brew Beer Labels Make Drinking About the Occasion
56 Agriculture-Supporting Social Innovations
From Fair Trade Cocoa to Alternative Food Networks
Charitable Graffiti Art
The Banksy Disney Execution is Being Auctioned off for Greenpeace
Sparkly Cause Bracelets
Every Altruette Charm Design Goes Toward a Different Nonprofit
30 Fair Trade Food Products
From Do-Gooder Java to Eco-Friendly Designer Chocolate
Simple Stencil Branding
One Pine Tree Beer Packaging is Visually Simple But Symbolically Loaded
Soapy Sewed Cleansers
The Love Lee Soap Sewing Kit Makes Bath Time Fun
Wine Bottle Carriers
Averli Srl's ‘Wine Up Series' is a Convenient Drinking
Affordable Eco Fashion
'Pickled Green Clothing' Makes Sustainable Affordable Accessible
Economically Empowering Jewelry Programs
Senhoa Benefits Survivors of Human Trafficking
Leadership Learning Institutes
The Social Enterprise Academy in Scotland Delivers the Goods
Two-Person Accessible Seating
The Tandem Electric Wheelchair Challenges the Social Stigma
Beans for Benefit
When You Buy a Bag of ONEbean Coffee, Choose a Cause to Support
Convenient Alcoholic Carriers
Mix Drinks Wherever You Go With the Meehan Utility Bag
Artist-Supporting Social Enterprises
Art Sumo Offers Paintings from All Over the World
Soap Made of Beer
The Beer Soap Company Let's You Bubble Up With Lager
Microloan-Giving Tees
The Naked Hippie Invests in Small-Scale Entrepreneurs in the Majority World
Fashion-Savvy Adaptive Clothing
Xeni Designs Pieces That Flatter Rather than Frustrate
Poverty-Focused Innovation Labs
Proximity Designs is a Myanmar-Based Non-Profit Enterprise
Like-for-Like Businesses
'One' Products Fund Similar Items in the Developing World
Kenyan Art Clinics
The Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre Empowers Artisans of All Abilities
Socially Conscious Packaging
Level Ground Trading Re-Sealable Bags Take You Back to the Fields
Beads to Fight Poverty
BeadForLife Sells Fair Trade Jewelry and Shea Butter Made in Uganda
29 H2O-Supporting Social Enterprises
Commemorating World Water Day 2012 with Innovation
20 Finance-Focused Social Enterprises
From Ethical Investments to Global Microfinance Networks
Customizable Charity-Driven Accessories
C4 Belts are Socially Conscious and Eco-Friendly
Elegant Ebony Beer Branding
Monteith's Single Source Lager Has the Look of Luxury
Novel Booze Branding
Captain Ahab Lager Packaging Brings the Drinker into the Book
Charitable Movie Sequels
The Avatar 2 Green Donation Plan Will Bestow Blockbuster Earnings
21 Scrumptious Soap Sets
From Sweet Treat Soap to Bacon Soap
Charitable Champagne Galas
The Moet Chandeliers Ball is a Lavish Access Agency Production
Change-Focused Mobile Markets
My Street Grocery Aims to Further the Local Food Economy
Marijuana Beverages
The New Canna Cola Pot-Laced Sodas Come in Five Mind-Blowing Flavors
Fizzy Haircare Products
Digitalsoaps Soda Scented Shampoos Are Spiked Just Right
Formalwear Carriers
The Very Classy 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote' by DandyFlorence
Chocolate Boxed Beers
Motorman Chocolate Lager Comes With Its Own Set of Rules
20 Sculpted Soaps
From Creative Geek Cleaners to Cult Cartoon Bath Products
Cute Cat Backpacks
These Mommy Bus Pet Carriers Provide an Adorable Way to Carry Your Felines
Virtual Charity Cafes
The Christchurch Cafe is an Ingenious Way to Aid Earthquake Victims
Wasted Apple Beverages
Batlow Premium Cider Stems from the Australian Co-Operative
Ethical Furniture Retailers
Chest of Drawers Ltd is Committed to Environmental Principles
Social Cause Beverages
LemonAid and ChariTea Drinks are Deliciously Charitable
Morphing Mobile Ads
The Blick More Campaign Turns Your Phone into Beer Time Fun
15 Charitable Shoe Selections
From Charitable Hemp Footwear to Celeb Social Slippers
Alcohol-Powered Distilleries
The Alaskan Brewing Co. is Retrofitting to Go Green
Social Good Performance Venues
Creative Common is a Place Where Community Comes Together
Eco Beer Carriers
The Felt House Brings Us a Cozy and Comfortable Way to Carry Around Our Booze
Beer-Flavored Confections
Truffle Truffle Super Bowl Collection Brews Cocoa with Booze
Online Civic Engagement Platforms
MyCityHall.ca is a Free, Open Source Web Tool by Open North
Social Good Body Stamps
‘The Temporary Tattoo Project' Makes Socially Responsible Tatt
Anti-Mafia Co-Operative Products
The Ethicando Store in Paris Stocks Fairtrade Food and Designs
Co-Op Cacoa
Kallari Chocolate Bars Support 850 Families and the Rainforest
Coffee House Cleaners
This Coffee Bean Soap Leaves You Smelling like Your Favorite Brew
Beneficial Brand Strategy Firms
Briteweb is a Boutique Design Agency Working with Non-Profits
19 Easy Ethical Beverages
From Rainforest Energy Drinks to Handcrafted Sustainable Tea
Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Lemonaid Beverages and ChariTea Look Cool, Pay Farmers Fairly
Bolivian Co-Op Clothing
Artesania Sorata Creates Artisan Goods and Employs Women
Social Enterprise Beer
SABMiller Commits to 'Farming Better Futures' with Impala Lager in Africa
Edouard de Broglie, Founder of Dans Le Noir (INTERVIEW)
A Restaurant Where You Dine in the Dark
Social Work Business Models
'Friends-International' is a Novel Take on an Established Field
$10 Fair-Trade Alcohol
Sam's Club Launches ‘Neu Direction' Wine
Foster's Eco-Friendly Beer
Aussie Brew Goes Green
Classy Recycled Carriers
These Reveal Quilted iPad Bags Merge Style and Eco-Friendliness
Progressive Patterned Accessories
The Batik Boutique Supports Single Mothers in Southeast Asia
Holistic Food Experiences
Aya Community Markets is an Organic Nourishment in Dc
Independent Travel Itineraries
Global Basecamps is an Ethical and Environmental Company
Charitable Cracker Satchels
Eco-Friendly Itzy Ritzy 'Snack Happened' Bags Feed the Hungry
Aid-Supporting Beer Halls
Melbourne's Non-Profit Shebeen Bar Has Opened It's Doors
Global Farmers' Markets
Liga Masiva Lets You Buy Coffee Straight from the Source
Poverty Non-Profit Prints
The Fresh Words Market LIFT Collaboration Says 'Be Fearless'
Social Scooter Repurposing
'Brighter Future Workshop' Recycles Mobility Equipment, Provides Jobs
Carbon-Free Coffee Roasters
Grounds for Change Offers a Fair Trade, Organic & Shade-Grown Brew
Glass Mug Hybrids
The Fred & Friends Winestein Double-Walled Glass Mug Protects Against Spills
DUI-Proof Beer
No Jail Ale Keeps You Under the Legal BAC Limit
Socially Responsible Marketing Solutions
Eighty2degrees is Sustainability-Driven Graphic Design
Poverty-Fighting Purses
The Sass & Bide ITC Project Promotes Ethnical Fashion and Social Good
Mission-Based Cafes
Overflow Coffee Bar Fosters a Community Get-Together Environment
Julie Leach, Member Coordinator of SolarShare (INTERVIEW)
Community Solar Bonds in Canada
Crime-Preventing Bistro Programs
San Francisco's Old Skool Cafe Employs At-Risk Youth
Lavish Medieval Libations
The Game of Thrones Beer is Best Paired With Extravagant Medieval Feasts
Cult Cartoon Bath Products
The Pokemon Soap is a Geeky Way to Stay Clean
Upcycled Binocular Bags
The Vintage Studio Toogood 'Binbags' are Awesome and Original
Organic Shade-Grown Coffee
Ethical Bean Sells Fair Trade and Socially-Responsible Products
Eco Beer Pints
Go Green with Eco-Friendly Beer Bottles from 'Who's Glass'
Charitable Chair Redesigns
The Eames Rocking Chair Reinvention Promotes Art Education
Charitable Playboy Fashions
These Marc Jacobs For Playboy Shirts Support Designers Against AIDS
Sneaky Booze Carriers
Spring Break Cruise Kit For Naughty College Kids
Community-Driven Agencies
The Burton Street Foundation Enhances the Quality of Life in Sheffield
Changemaking Business Accelerators
Atlanta's Points of Light Civic Incubator Supports Social Good
Sexually Oriented Brews
Purple Hand Beer and Salamandra by Minerva are the First "Queer Beers"
Fair Trade Wine Pouches
'Palesa' Symbolizes Strength, Motherhood and Consciousness
Green Java Distributors
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers Helps Farmers Succeed
Innovative Training Centers
Striding Out Supports Young Social Entrepreneurs
Community Craft Ciders
Brew On is a Social Enterprise Based in the United Kingdom
Lavish Barreled Brews
The Samuel Adams Utopias Beer Provides a Flavorful Taste of Luxury
Delightful Denture Soaps
This Minty Fresh Chompers Soap is Hygiene for the Hands
Fair Trade Vino
Fairhills Wines is an Empowerment Project Started in South Africa
Micro-Lending Web Platforms
Lendwithcare.org Works with The Co-operative
Poverty-Ending Crusades
The Adventure Project Aims to Eliminate Struggles and Misery
Tim Draimin, Executive Director of Social Innovation Generation (INTERVIEW)
Part Two
Fresh Seafood Subscriptions
Catchbox is a Non-profit That Weekly Delivers Freshly Caught Seafood
Philanthropic Caricature T-Shirts
BNE Fukushima Relief Collection Strives to Help Japan's Citizens
Gun-Shaped Bottle Openers
The Conceal and Carry Bottle Opener Will Pop Your Cap Right Off
Lip-Shaped Soap Leaves
The Cleansing Kisses Kit Provides Single-Serving Sanitation
Ethical Children's Footwear
TINY TOMS are Charitable Shoes for the Young Philanthropist
Personified Peeper Beer Markers
The Googly Eye Drink Markers Let You Have Some Fun With Booze
Upcycled Bicycle Baggage
Tanya Sheremeta Brings Style Back to Bike Bags With Leather Panniers
Multi-Functional Mustache Accessories
The Mr. Mustache Bottle Opener Keychain Can be Used Two Ways
Presidential Pilsners
This White House Honey Ale Debuted at the Capitol Hill Super Bowl Party
Eco-Friendly Beer
Get Drunk and Save the World With Wasted German Beer
Empowering Social Services
All Inclusive Disability Consultants CIC Promotes Unbiased Employment
Boreal Forest Coffee Roasters
Bean North is a Social Enterprise Near Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Co-op Representatives
The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) Brings Members Together
Charitable Twitter Booze
Bid on Signed Fledgling Wine Bottles and a Meeting with Biz Stone
Annual Summer Co-op Festivals
The Co-operatives Fortnight is a UK-Based Campaign
Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
Small-Scale Social Breweries
'Breugems Brouwerij' Hires People with Disabilities