Big Rock Brewery Embraces Sustainability with New "Earthrings" Packaging

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Big Rock Brewery Embraces Sustainability with New \"Earthrings\" Packaging\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CALGARY, AB\n \n \n ,\n \n \n June 18, 2024\n \n \n /CNW/ -\n \n Big Rock Brewery Inc.\n \n (TSX: BR) (\"\n \n Big Rock\n \n \" or the \"\n \n Corporation\n \n \")\n \n Inc\n \n is excited to announce it has taken steps towards enhanced sustainability by switching its' four, six and eight-pack products from plastic ring bindings to \"Earthrings.\"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earthrings, designed to reduce packaging waste, are crafted from multiple layers of solid fiber cardboard with a biodegradable, moisture-resistant coating. These are 100% recyclable, compostable, and made with environmentally friendly inks, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic packaging.\n \n \n Earthrings provide several key benefits:\n \n \n \n \n Reduced Environmental Impact\n \n : Earthrings decompose naturally, helping to reduce landfill waste and ocean pollution.\n \n \n \n Versatility in Disposal\n \n : They can be easily recycled or composted, offering flexibility for consumers and minimizing negative environmental impact;\n \n \n \n Durability and Strength\n \n : Despite being eco-friendly, Earthrings are designed to securely hold and protect beverage cans, maintaining the quality Big Rock drinkers expect; and\n \n \n \n Reduced Packaging Waste:\n \n It is estimated this transition will divert\n \n 23,529 kg\n \n of packaging waste annually from the landfill.\n \n \n \n In May of this year Big Rock installed two new pieces of equipment that automatically bind our cans with Earthrings. These machines are designed and manufactured in\n \n North America\n \n , and are readily equipped to handle the transition to this environmentally friendly solution.\n \n \n \n David Kinder\n \n , Big Rock's President and Chief Executive Officer noted \"This transition aligns with Big Rock Brewery's commitment to reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices. The installation of the equipment ...

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