Comments on: Scouting Out Eco-Friendly Drinks in a Sea of Greenwashing

By: Megan Draheim

Megan Draheim — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:21:45 +0000

Note that the way that spirits (whiskey, gin, etc.) can be packaged and delivered to consumers is strictly dictated by the federal government. Distilleries are not allowed to re-use bottles or sell spirits in anything other than glass bottles. It would be great to see spirits be allowed to be sold in reusable containers, or to bars and restaurants in larger containers (1.5L glass bottles are currently the largest allowed).

By: R Heinze

R Heinze — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:19:54 +0000

The brains of autopsied dementia victims have long been known to contain aluminum deposits. Alcohol is a known solvent. The acid of wine is a solvent. Perhaps glass has aluminum content, but it certainly is less, and probably in a more stable form than an aluminum can. I know of no one (even those who prefer cans for the weight convenience) who doesn’t think bottled beer is less taste compromised by the container than cans. Are there studies on the migration of contaminants from cans vs glass over time? Another point, re spirits. Regulatory agencies need to get beyond the archaic idea that spirits containers cannot be reused. Cleaning spirits bottles for reuse vs beer or wine, should be a breeze as higher percentage alcohol is a cleaning product to begin with!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:09:40 +0000

Wow, great information. I always thought buying in glass was a better way to go since glass is recyclable. Thanks for writing this article.

By: S Kuhler

S Kuhler — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:22:47 +0000

Stop deforestation for vineyard development.

By: Don Phelps

Don Phelps — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:29:48 +0000

Good article – anything we can do to reduce our impacts on the environment is a benefit to all.