How Pubs, Bars, and Restaurants Can Recycle Beer Kegs with First Mile

Promoting Sustainable Brewing and Eco-Friendly Practices

National Beer Day is a celebration of one of the world's oldest and most beloved beverages. On this special day, beer enthusiasts raise their glasses to toast the rich history and diverse flavours of beer.

However, it's essential to recognize the environmental impact of the beer industry and take steps toward sustainable brewing.

The carbon footprint of the brewing industry

The brewing industry, while responsible for creating beloved beverages enjoyed worldwide, also has a significant carbon footprint. From the production of ingredients like barley and hops to the brewing process itself and the distribution of the final product, every step along the way contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

One of the primary sources of carbon emissions in brewing is the energy-intensive process of boiling water and heating the ingredients during brewing. Additionally, the transportation of raw materials and finished products adds to the industry's carbon footprint.

Also, the packaging of beer, whether in bottles, cans, or kegs, requires substantial energy and resources. However, there is a growing awareness within the brewing industry about the need for sustainability.

But there are some reasons to be hoppy, breweries are adopting environmentally friendly practices, such as investing in energy-efficient brewing equipment, utilizing renewable energy sources, and implementing recycling and waste reduction programs.

Some breweries are even experimenting with alternative ingredients and brewing techniques that have lower environmental impacts. By prioritizing sustainable practices and embracing innovation, the brewing industry can take significant strides towards reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Here's how pubs, bars, and restaurants can boost their sustainability efforts by recycling beer using First Mile's Plastic Keg Recycling service and promote more sustainable business practices from brewery to glass.

The Importance of Plastic Beer Keg Recycling

Embracing Sustainability in the Beer Industry

As the beer industry continues to grow, so does its environmental footprint. From the production process to the disposal of packaging materials, every step of the beer supply chain can impact the environment.

This is where beer keg recycling plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable brewing practices.

First Mile's Plastic Keg Recycling Service

A Solution Tailored for Pubs, Bars, and Restaurants

First Mile's Plastic Keg Recycling service offers an efficient and eco-friendly solution for recycling beer kegs. By partnering with First Mile, pubs, breweries, bars and restaurants can ensure that their beer kegs are recycled properly, reducing waste, and minimizing environmental harm and carbon emissions.

Here's how it works.

How to Recycle Plastic Beer Kegs with First Mile

Subtitle: Simplified Process for Environmentally Responsible Recycling

Contact First Mile:

Begin by contacting First Mile to discuss your pub, bar, or restaurant's beer keg recycling needs. Our dedicated team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

Set up a collection:

Once you've set up an account with First Mile, you can schedule regular keg and/or bin collections in our Customer Portal. This ensures that your empty beer kegs are promptly collected for recycling, preventing them from ending up in landfills.

Separate and Prepare Kegs:

Before collection day, it's important to properly separate the kegs from other waste. Rinse them to remove any remaining beer, as this improves the recycling process.

Bin Collection and Recycling:

On the scheduled collection day, Our team will pick up the designated recycling bins, sacks or kegs from your location. The collected beer kegs will be transported to our specialized recycling facility called The Sacktory.

Sustainable Beer Production:

The recycled beer kegs are processed and transformed into new kegs, contributing to the circular economy in the beer industry. By recycling beer kegs, you're supporting sustainable beer production.

Promoting Eco-Friendly Practices:

Subtitle: Additional Steps Towards Sustainability

Apart from beer keg recycling, there are several other eco-friendly practices that pubs, bars, and restaurants can adopt to further promote sustainability in the beer industry. Here are some ideas:

Sustainable Packaging:

Consider using eco-friendly alternatives for packaging, such as recycled beer bottles or upcycled beer packaging. This helps reduce the environmental impact of disposable materials.

Collaborate with Local Breweries:

Forge partnerships with local breweries that prioritize sustainable brewing practices. This allows you to showcase environmentally friendly beers and support the local economy.

Education and Awareness:

Organize events or workshops to educate staff and customers about sustainable brewing, the importance of beer recycling, and the benefits of eco-friendly practices.

Sustainably produced beer made from food waste products

Many brewers are thinking of ways to improve their environmental performance, from reducing water consumption to moving away from more energy-intensive methods of brewing beer.

Toast Ale is the latest sustainable brewery to fight the food waste epidemic one pint at a time with their range of lager and ales made from surplus bread. So far they've saved over 3 million slices of bread from being wasted, turning them into delicious cans fit for any beer garden.

Our CEO Bruce recently sat down with Toast Ale's Co-Founder, Louisa Ziane to talk about their mission, the challenges faced by sustainable breweries as well how their production methods differ from a traditional brewing environment,

Why not crack open a cold one and listen to the full conversation here.

How to get started with First Mile

National Beer Day presents an opportunity for pubs, bars, and restaurants to embrace sustainable brewing and promote eco-friendly practices.

By partnering with First Mile's Key Keg Recycling service, members of the hospitality industry and brewers can ensure responsible beer keg disposal and really raise the bar of their sustainability efforts.

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