This circular economy initiative comes from a New York-based brewery that is using its waste to feed on-site fish farms. Reducing waste has become a focus for many businesses, from zero-packaging grocery stores in Devon, England to upcycled designer swimwear. Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing is not just trying to find a more productive use for their waste, they are also offering customers the opportunity to enjoy fresh fish with their favorite beverage.
Based in Westfield, New York, the grain to glass facility partnered with fish farm startup TimberFish Technologies for this circular economy initiative. The new fish farms could also provide people nearby with a local seafood alternative, not to mention local food jobs. The fish could be sold directly to consumers, or to restaurants and markets in the community.
Waste-Repurposing Fish Projects
This Brewery's Circular Economy Initiative Feeds Fish Farms
Trend Themes
1. Circular Economy - Opportunity for businesses to repurpose waste for other productive uses and contribute to a more sustainable economy.
2. Local Food Production - Growing trend of businesses partnering with local farms or starting their own farms to provide fresh and locally sourced food to their customers.
3. Alternative Seafood - Increasing demand for alternative seafood options, such as fish farms, to provide sustainable and locally sourced seafood alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Brewery - Breweries can leverage waste repurposing initiatives to create additional revenue streams and enhance their sustainability efforts.
2. Fish Farming - Fish farms can partner with businesses to repurpose their waste as fish feed, creating a more sustainable and circular approach to fish farming.
3. Hospitality and Food Service - Restaurants and markets can source fresh fish from local fish farms, offering customers a sustainable and locally sourced seafood option.