Sustainability

As a mid-size distributing brewery, we consume a large amount of power for HVAC, walk-in coolers, glycol chillers, air compressors, etc. So in 2018, we installed a 75 kilowatt solar array on our roof! Our goal was to cut our power bill by 40%. So far, we’ve been successful. On top of that we’ve reduced carbon emissions substantially. It’s the equivalent of planting over 7,000 trees, project to date.

• We partner with local farmers who use our spent grain and peanut shells to supplement feed for livestock.
• Our in-house baler compacts our cardboard and soft plastics so we can recycle them more efficiently.
• We use LED lighting throughout the facility
• Motion-sensor lights in offices and restrooms
• Waterless urinals in men’s restrooms
• We track water consumption and set goals to maintain our record as the most efficient when it comes to water usage for a brewery our size.
• Use local ingredients when possible
• Nitrogen generator on site reduces our CO2 consumption.
• Creek clean up - our adopted portion of the Little Sugar creek runs by the brewery. We conduct biannual clean-ups and so far, have collected thousands of tons of trash.
• Bicycle Benefits - we are a Bicycle Benefits participating business, so we reward guests who choose to ride a bicycle to the brewery!
• Adopt-A-Street - We adopted a handful of streets surrounding the brewery and are committed to organizing street clean-ups to collect trash three times per year.

Pollinator gardens are vital green spaces, curated with specific plants and flowers to support pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. 

These gardens offer crucial resources such as nectar, pollen, and shelter, essential for the survival of these creatures. 

With pollinator populations declining drastically in recent years, these gardens play a pivotal role in conservation efforts. 

For instance, the Monarch butterfly is now endangered, with populations plummeting by up to 90%, while honeybee numbers decline by 50% annually. 

By cultivating pollinator gardens, we can contribute to the restoration of habitats and the preservation of these essential species.

Here at Birdsong, we're fortunate to have an individual on our team who is passionate about keeping our pollinator garden thriving! Meet Stefan (pictured in the slideshow to the right), the caretaker of our garden and a member of our distribution team. 

Click here to see the full list of pollinator plants in our garden!