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It's been said that Fort Collins is a drinking town with a college problem, and while I wouldn't consider CSU a "problem," this town definitely knows its way around a happy hour.
Here are a couple of suggestions for sustainable cocktail ingredients that are truly green-spirited!
360 Vodka
Produced by Earth Friendly Distilling Company (a division of McCormick Distilling Co.), this vodka has its own 3 P's: Philosophy, Product, Packaging- to convey its committment to the environment. The most tangible of these is Packaging, with a bottle made from 85 percent recycled glass, labels made with 100% post-consumer waste paper and printed chlorine-free, and a cardboard shipper that is 100% recycled. 360 Vodka also offers a "Close the Loop Program" that allows consumers to return the bottle's wire swingtop (the only non-recyclable past) via a pre-paid envelope included with every purchase. For every closure returned, 360 Vokda makes a $1 donation to an environmental cause. www.vodka360.com
Vodka 14
The quintessential liquor for those with a more "conscious" palate, Boulder, Colorado's Vodka 14 incorporates the finest organic grains with pure Rocky Mountain spring water for a taste that's clearly superior. Besides its USDA Organic certification, Vodka 14's parent company, Altitude Spirits, is committed to decreasing the environmental impact of their products through creative packaging features like using recyclable glass bottles decorated with baked-on ceramic pigments instead of plastic labels, a recyclable synthetic cork closure instead of endangered natural cork or plastic, and a safety seal made of PETG, a plastic that is derived from recyclable sources. www.vodka14.com
Square One Organic Vodka
Created by a former bartender with a desire to take spirits in a more socially conscious direction, Square One Organic Vodka is the world's first certified organic rye vodka. Made from USDA certified organic rye grown in North Dakota, Square One is an 80-proof spirit that has been praised by vodka connoisseurs for having a smooth rich flavor and an unprecedented organic fermentation process. Not only does Square One concern itself with high quality ingredients for the sake of better vodka, but also because it seeks to uphold a strong philosophy of promoting environmental stewardship and progressive business practices. As a female-owned company, Square One strives to create an enjoyable work-life balance by offering employees flextime, job-sharing, virtual office options, and ample opportunities to make creative contributions. www.squareonevodka.com
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