15 best eco-friendly drinks for more sustainable sipping
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, from sustainable sourcing practices to the use of alternative energy, there are now a number of producers making strides to become ever more eco-friendly, with some even claiming to benefit the environment. In fact, the challenge to produce more sustainable drinks is certainly leading to a flourish of creativity; from climate positive spirits that claim to put back more than they take, to those making use of discarded foods such as breakfast cereals, and by-products of the cheese-making process. In our list we’ve highlighted those making strides towards becoming more sustainable – be it through reduced or recycled packaging, eliminating the use of plastic, upcycling waste ingredients, and the use of alternative energy sources – as well as those claiming carbon neutrality to give you a list of drinks you can feel good about.
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