This Liquor Company is Making Mezcal Production More Sustainable
Alyson Wyers — September 30, 2017 — Eco
References: sombramezcal & fastcompany
In an effort to move towards zero waste, this sustainable mezcal production creates drinks and bricks. Sombra Mezcal was established by "environmental lawyer turned sommelier and liquor company founder" Richard Betts. His new distillery features several environmentally friendly features including an electric mill powered by eight solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system for the agave fermentation process.
Sombra Mezcal is developing a way to combine two different kinds of waste generated from mezcal production to create adobe bricks plus dirt from around the factory. A machine a few hours away is able to compress the muddy mixture into a strong brick in one minute. This technique is a way to improve traditional processes in a way that benefits people, animals and the planet.
Sombra Mezcal is developing a way to combine two different kinds of waste generated from mezcal production to create adobe bricks plus dirt from around the factory. A machine a few hours away is able to compress the muddy mixture into a strong brick in one minute. This technique is a way to improve traditional processes in a way that benefits people, animals and the planet.
Trend Themes
1. Zero Waste Mezcal Production - This trend presents an opportunity for distilleries to adopt sustainable practices and reduce waste in the production process.
2. Sustainable Distillery Features - Incorporating environmentally friendly features in distilleries, such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems, can contribute to a more sustainable liquor industry.
3. Waste Utilization for Construction - The practice of transforming waste generated during mezcal production into adobe bricks demonstrates the potential for waste utilization in the construction industry.
Industry Implications
1. Distillery - Distilleries can adopt zero waste practices and incorporate sustainable features in their production facilities to reduce environmental impact and attract eco-conscious consumers.
2. Renewable Energy - The incorporation of solar panels in distilleries presents an innovative opportunity for the renewable energy industry to cater to the needs of the liquor sector.
3. Construction - The adoption of waste utilization practices in the construction industry can lead to more sustainable building materials and contribute to reducing waste in the process.
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