​​Save the Earth One Barley Grain at a Time

MBAA TQ https://doi.org/10.1094/TQ-59-4-0515​-01​  | VIEW A​R​TI​​CL​E
Tim O’Rourke. Brilliant Beer Co. LTD, Marlborough, U.K.

Environmental pollution and climate change are major challenges facing the world today. Although beer manufacture has only a moderate carbon footprint compared to many other processed food and beverage products, due to the volume consumed it is a significant contributor to greenhouse gases. This article discusses how carbon footprint is calculated and how the brewing industry is embracing new innovations and opportunities in create a sustainable supply chain from grain to glass.