WC132 SeptOct 2023 - Magazine - Page 8
WASTEWATER
CRAFTING SUSTAINABILITY
Bench Brewing Company is leaving a
zero-waste wastewater footprint
BY DARREN KAUTZ
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WATER C AN ADA • SEP TEMBER/OCTOBER 2023
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Darren Kautz
Darren is a beer enthusiast and
content creator looking for stories
about people and companies that
are making a positive change in
their communities.
ENCH BREWING COMPANY is located on eight acres
of rolling farmland in the Niagara region surrounded by
orchards, vineyards, and farms. With a focus on sustainability and stewardship, Bench is one of very few craft
breweries to be both carbon neutral and a Certified B Corporation, joining a global group of companies that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.
“Sustainability is at the core of our corporate culture,” says
Bench founder, Matt Giffen. “We are deeply committed to conserving water and following in the footsteps of the local farmers
who have cared for this land for over 200 years. Just like our
neighbours, we aim to be responsible stewards of the environment,
