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NY Sustainable Brewery Summit: Waste Reduction & Energy Conservation

About this event

Join New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) for the NY Sustainable Brewery Summit on May 4 and May 11 from 1PM – 3:30PM (EDT). The two-part online event will discuss sustainability and pollution prevention best practices, focusing on three key areas:

  • The need for sustainability in brewing
  • Real-world solutions for energy, water, and chemical use reduction
  • Communicating sustainability with your supply chain and the public

Hear from key brewery leaders, sustainability subject matter experts, and craft beverage panelists as they discuss these sustainability drivers and more!

Why Attend?

The summit will help participants gain a better understanding of the challenges impacting the craft and microbrewery community and offer guidance to help measurably reduce environmental impacts in their operations and enhance sustainability across the industry. The summit is ideal for brewers, brewery employees, sustainability resources supporting the craft brewery industry, and craft beverage enthusiasts.

Webinar Highlights

  • Overview: Brewing Industry - Paul Leone, Executive Director, NYS Brewer’s Association
  • "ENERGY STAR Micro Brewery Treasure Map" - Juan G. Gutierrez, Environmental Protection Specialist, EPA
  • Brewers Panelists - Jeff O'Neil, Industrial Arts Brewing and Casey Kindlon, Three Heads Brewing
  • "How to Build a Sustainable Supply Chain for Your Craft Brewery" - Trish Donohue, Program Manager NYS Pollution Prevention Institute
  • "How to Communicate Your Brewery's Positive Practices" - Meghan Connolly Haupt, Head of Partnerships, NYS Brewer’s Association

Hosted by

  • Guest speaker
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    Jeff O'Neil Industrial Arts Brewing

  • Guest speaker
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    Paul Leone Executive Director @ NYS Brewer’s Association

  • Guest speaker
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    Juan Gutierrez Environmental Protection Specialist @ Environmental Protection Agency

  • Guest speaker
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    Chuck Ruffing Director @ NYSP2I

  • Guest speaker
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    Meghan Connolly Haupt Head of Partnerships @ NYS Brewer’s Association

  • Guest speaker
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    Casey Kindlon Three Heads Brewing

RIT Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a global leader in sustainability education and research. We partner with business and government sponsors to solve complex, systemic problems. Much of our work aims to make industry more sustainable.