The unique pilsner, NEWBrew, promotes water reclamation awareness and showcases environmental efforts at the climate summit.
Beer with a Twist: Singapore's Recycled Water Brew Shines at COP29
Beer with a Twist: Singapore's Recycled Water Brew Shines at COP29
At COP29 in Baku, Singapore presents innovative beer made from recycled wastewater, highlighting sustainable practices.
The bustling atmosphere of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, is not just fueled by negotiations and discussions but also by a range of intriguing food and beverage options available to attendees. Among the numerous delights at the summit, the spotlight shines on a distinct offering from the Singaporean delegation—NEWBrew, a beer crafted from recycled toilet water.
As delegates sample the hoppy pilsner at the Singapore pavilion, reactions vary from initial surprise to curious intrigue. “At first their eyes widen,” shares Samantha Thian, a member of Singapore’s youth delegation. However, after reassurances about the beer’s innovative origins, many delegates find themselves returning for another taste the following day.
This unique beverage, packaged in eye-catching pastel cans that showcase images of solar panels and urban rain clouds, is the result of a partnership between Brewerkz, a local brewery, and Singapore’s national water agency. It aims to shed light on Singapore's progressive water reclamation initiatives and destigmatize the idea of recycling wastewater for consumption.
In a summit where food and drink are integral to networking and discussions, Singapore’s approach not only provides a refreshing beverage but also serves as an engaging conversation starter about sustainable water management practices. As the world faces growing water scarcity, solutions like NEWBrew showcase the offsets to traditional sourcing methods—promoting a circular water economy and raising awareness of sustainable innovation in the beverage industry.
With COP29 serving as a stage for countries to share ideas and innovations, Singapore's experimental beverage is just one of the many examples of how creativity can contribute to important environmental conversations on a global scale.
As delegates sample the hoppy pilsner at the Singapore pavilion, reactions vary from initial surprise to curious intrigue. “At first their eyes widen,” shares Samantha Thian, a member of Singapore’s youth delegation. However, after reassurances about the beer’s innovative origins, many delegates find themselves returning for another taste the following day.
This unique beverage, packaged in eye-catching pastel cans that showcase images of solar panels and urban rain clouds, is the result of a partnership between Brewerkz, a local brewery, and Singapore’s national water agency. It aims to shed light on Singapore's progressive water reclamation initiatives and destigmatize the idea of recycling wastewater for consumption.
In a summit where food and drink are integral to networking and discussions, Singapore’s approach not only provides a refreshing beverage but also serves as an engaging conversation starter about sustainable water management practices. As the world faces growing water scarcity, solutions like NEWBrew showcase the offsets to traditional sourcing methods—promoting a circular water economy and raising awareness of sustainable innovation in the beverage industry.
With COP29 serving as a stage for countries to share ideas and innovations, Singapore's experimental beverage is just one of the many examples of how creativity can contribute to important environmental conversations on a global scale.
