MillerCoors Cuts Brewery Waste Down to Zero

There are a number of strands in the sustainability story: different approaches, if you will, towards achieving a more sustainable economy. Among these are energy conservation, increased use of renewables, water conservation, and switching to more sustainable materials, such as those that can be grown rather than mined, fracked or drilled. Another is the movement towards zero waste.

When a company reduces the amount of material they send to a landfill, they save money on hauling, disposal and tipping fees. For many, that’s enough to get their interest. But other benefits accrue.

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