Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

BetterBev Recognition Program

 Logo BetterBev Recognition      Crafting a Greener Future!     

Visit Sustainable Craft Beverage webpage for program information.

We've Been Recognized! 

Business  Date   Highlights*   Comments*
       
Black Pond Brews, Dayville CTLogo Black Pond Brews  1/2024 Reduced energy & water usage; reduced waste water pollutants & solid waste generated; raw materials, CT grown supports local economy; promotes environmental stewardship Reductions in GHG emissions; approx 200 lbs/yr of plastic waste avoided from reusing can carriers

Kent Falls Brewing Company, Kent CT

 

  1/2024 Farmland preservation, locally grown raw materials supports local economy; renewable energy off-set electricity usage; reduced solid waste & CO2 usage; promotes environmental sustainability.  Supported over 50 acres of NE grain shed; 33.5 metric tons of CO2 avoided/yr  (7.5 cars off the road); over 2000 lbs. plastic waste avoided/yr

Nod Hill Brewery, Ridgefield CT

  1/2024 Renewable energy off-sets energy usage; reduced CO2, water and raw material usage; reduced solid waste, storm-water run-off; promotes environmental culture and local economy & conservation  267 metric tons of CO2 avoided/yr (equal to taking 59.5 cars off the road)
       

 * Highlights and Comments serve as a brief example of what each recognized business has done and does not include all actions taken or all environmental benefits; calculations are best estimates. 

 

 

Content last updated March, 2024