The Food Climate Research Network did a study which many are now using as the benchmark for judging the carbon footprint left by consuming alcohol. Those who care about the environment have often wondered if the beer, wine, or whiskey that they drink is hurting the environment. The study found that the carbon footprint left behind by alcohol varies depending on a bevy of potential variables such as where the beverage was produced and what type of container it is in.
The study found that if you are having a dinner party that there isn’t a large difference between serving beer, wine, or spirits. However, the study went into greater detail to show exactly how the carbon footprint can be minimized as well as the environmental factors that go into its production.
Because there is not a significant difference in greenhouse gases produced by beer, wine, and spirits customers can try to make greener choices within each of those categories. With beer, it is always best to drink a pulled pint out of a pint glass which will be washed, and reused. If you must go with cans or bottles, it is best to choose bottles if the beer is local and your town has adequate recycling, however if the beer is coming from farther away, it is best to choose aluminum cans.
As for wine it is best to choose a bottle with a natural cork stopper, as studies show that commercial investment in things like natural cork actually ensure its protection. The biggest thing consumers can do when it comes to wine is to look at packaging and try to buy bottles which use less glass.
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