Most Sustainable Ways to Drink Alcohol
ECO-FRIENDLY ALCOHOL
By Jaclyn Tracy
5 Tips: How to Drink Alcohol Sustainably
If you think about the the production process, packaging, transportation, and waste disposal there is a lot that goes into creating the alcohol we consume and ways to consume more sustainably:
Choose environmentally friendly brands: Look for labels that indicate organic or biodynamic farming practices and eco-friendly packaging. Drink organic wines or sustainable certified wines. Conventional wines use a lot of pesticides. Organic winery’s maintain healthy soil (also no added sulfites and reduced sugar = less hangover!) Sustainable certified wineries conserve water and energy, maintain air quality.
Drink locally produced alcohol: Reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation and supports local businesses.
Choose drinks with minimal packaging: Avoid single-use packaging, such as plastic cups, bottles, or straws. Opt for beverages with reusable or recyclable packaging, such as aluminum or glass bottles.
Choose can over bottle when possible: Glass bottles are heavy & therefore carry a bigger carbon footprint.
Proper disposal of empty bottles and cans: Ensure that you dispose of empty bottles and cans properly, by recycling them appropriately, and prevent them from ending up in landfills or oceans.
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My Top 3 Favorite Organic Wines
In the spirit of transparency, I admit, I am a real sucker for a French and European wines, which means they traveled far. I do love and cherish them and purchase locally as often as possible. Additionally, European wine regions, particularly those with long-standing winemaking traditions, often have stricter regulations and historical practices that can contribute to a lower overall pesticide usage and a more natural process. The European Union has implemented regulations regarding pesticide residues in wine, and some countries within the EU have further specific guidelines and regulations for wine production.
If you have suggestions for US made natural organic wines please send them my way at hello@thesistain.com
AVALINE RED
Light to medium body with hints of cherry and the perfect touch of spice
The grapes:
Grenache - Smooth and lean, this grape has black cherry aromas, tart raspberry jam on the palette and a hint of cinnamon on the finish
Syrah - Bold and inky grape, adding structure to the blend along with notes of plum, fresh cracked peppercorn and ripe blackberry
Sustainability:
Certified Organic
Recyclable packaging
EthicDrinks plants forests throughout France to offset their carbon footprint completely.
The winery also partners with WWF France and Surfrider to protect biodiversity on land and in the ocean.
Origin: France
SHOP AVALINE RED
DOMAINE DE LA PEPIERE MUSCADET CUVEE MERCI 2020
Classic, mineral and zesty Muscadet at a very reasonable price. Great pairing with fish, oysters and other shellfish.
Grapes: Melon de Bourgogne grape
Sustainability: Certified Organic
Origin: The Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine appellation in the Loire Valley region of France
I personally pick this up locally at Mr.B’s so I am not sure about the packaging or sustainability of this wine shipping service:
SHOP MERCI
BORELL DIEHL SAINT LAURENT ROSE
A vibrant and refreshing wine with delicate floral and red fruit aromas. It offers a crisp, fruit-forward palate with flavors of strawberries, cherries, and a light to medium-bodied profile.
Grapes: Saint Laurent is a red grape variety that is used to produce both red and rosé wines. It is known for its aromatic qualities and can produce wines with flavors of red fruits, floral notes, and a refreshing acidity.
Sustainability:
Certified Vegan & Organic
Sustainably dryfarmed with no herbicides, no pesticides
Origin: Germany
I personally pick this up locally at Mr.B’s so I am not sure about the packaging or sustainability of this wine shipping service:
SHOP BORELL DIEHL
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jaclyn Tracy's goal with SISTAIN is to make a greater difference by educating, activating and making sustainable consumerism not only easier, but aspirational. She believes success is in the collective impact, getting a whole group of people to change their behavior by committing to choosing sustainable brands, less waste and imperfect progress.
