Sustainability in Alcohol Production: An Overview of Green Initiatives and their Impact on the Industry


Authors : Ashwini Biradar; Sudhir Diwase; Prashant Dixit; Tejswini Sontakke; Dinesh Nalage

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14610275

Abstract : Sustainability has garnered increasing importance within the realm of alcohol production. Producers now actively seek to minimize their environmental footprint, recognizing the growing consumer demand for sustainable products. This paper offers a holistic examination of sustainability in alcohol production, encompassing its definition, significance, and the typical environmental ramifications associated with alcohol manufacturing. Furthermore, it dissects the industry's embrace of eco-friendly practices, scrutinizing how sustainability initiatives influence the sector, including their associated costs and benefits, and dissecting the challenges they encounter in their pursuit of sustainability. Beyond this, the paper delves into the evolving landscape of sustainability within the alcohol industry, outlining future trends and expectations. It doesn't stop at analysis, but also provides actionable recommendations to bolster sustainability practices in alcohol production. This comprehensive resource caters to those with a vested interest in the industry, emphasizing the vital role of sustainability initiatives and their transformative influence on alcohol production.

Keywords : Sustainability, Alcohol Production, Green Initiatives, Impact, Industry.

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Sustainability has garnered increasing importance within the realm of alcohol production. Producers now actively seek to minimize their environmental footprint, recognizing the growing consumer demand for sustainable products. This paper offers a holistic examination of sustainability in alcohol production, encompassing its definition, significance, and the typical environmental ramifications associated with alcohol manufacturing. Furthermore, it dissects the industry's embrace of eco-friendly practices, scrutinizing how sustainability initiatives influence the sector, including their associated costs and benefits, and dissecting the challenges they encounter in their pursuit of sustainability. Beyond this, the paper delves into the evolving landscape of sustainability within the alcohol industry, outlining future trends and expectations. It doesn't stop at analysis, but also provides actionable recommendations to bolster sustainability practices in alcohol production. This comprehensive resource caters to those with a vested interest in the industry, emphasizing the vital role of sustainability initiatives and their transformative influence on alcohol production.

Keywords : Sustainability, Alcohol Production, Green Initiatives, Impact, Industry.

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