For over ten years, Mad River Brewing Company has produced world-class ales, while achieving a waste reduction rate of 98%!
Mad River Brewing Company specializes in the purchase and re-use of equipment and materials related to all aspects of the beer business. This not only saves money, but also reduces the pollution associated with the mining of raw materials, energy use and the production of new goods.
The most significant portion of our waste is organic. Over ten tons of spent barley malt and yeast are fed to local livestock or used as soil amendment and composting material.
Local farmer collecting spent grain for feed.
All our spent hops are composted.
All paper, glass, wood, and most plastics are source- separated, re-used or recycled. Also through best management practices, chemical use and disposal is minimized.
For years, Mad River has consulted other businesses to assist them in instituting waste reduction, recycling and re-use programs.
Mad River Brewing Company is dedicated to the waste reduction process, which saves us over $40,000.00 per year in disposal costs. Our dedication and commitment to the “Reduce, Re-use and Recycle” program has become a philosophy for all of our staff and management. Given the environmental and financial advantages, we encourage all other businesses to explore the world of waste reduction and recycling!
In 2000 a waste-water treatment plant was built at the Brewery to minimize the impact on the municipal treatment plant and the Mad River.
Building the plant
Our water-filtration system minimizes our waste water output.
Our efforts continue to increase the efficiency of this system.
At Mad River Brewing - We Care!