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In a groundbreaking move for New Zealand's craft brewing industry, Eddyline Brewery has embraced an environmentally conscious approach by adopting carbon capture technology. This initiative not only ensures a more sustainable production process but also offers a consistent source of carbon dioxide (CO2) essential for brewing. This green shift is consistent with Eddyline's ethos of prioritizing sustainability in its operations. The brewery's commitment to eco-friendliness was recently underscored when its beers, all made using 100% recycled CO2, bagged 18 accolades at the New Zealand Beer Awards.

Developed by Earthly Labs, an enterprise under Chart Industries, the CiCi Oak technology has proven to be a game-changer for Eddyline. This novel system harnesses the waste CO2 generated during the fermentation phase, purifies it, and repurposes it in various brewery applications – from carbonating the beer to purging tanks and cleaning kegs.

The advantages of this technology become even more evident in the backdrop of New Zealand's recent struggles with CO2 shortages and the associated price volatility. Some breweries, ill-prepared for the sudden dearth of CO2, faced severe financial setbacks, with some even seeing a surge in CO2 prices by an astounding 700%.

Historically, carbon capture was a luxury that only the brewing giants could afford. However, with Earthly Labs championing the cause, this pivotal technology is now accessible to businesses of all scales. Eddyline Brewery, with its relatively smaller operation size, stands as a testament to this fact.

Amy George, the President of Chart Industries’ Earthly Labs, expressed her enthusiasm about the broader implications of their technology. She is elated to be a part of such a ground-breaking association with its partner Eddyline Brewery that received laurels on multiple levels-  the enterprises, the consumers, and our environment.

Eddyline's leap into sustainable brewing serves as a beacon for other industry players, signaling that environmental responsibility and business success can, indeed, go hand in hand.

According to Procurement Resource, Eddyline Brewery's pioneering adoption of Earthly Labs' carbon capture technology exemplifies the innovative and sustainable union of environmental responsibility with brewing excellence. In the face of global challenges like CO2 shortages, their sustainable approach provides a blueprint for breweries worldwide. With accolades under its belt and a zero-waste ethos, Eddyline not only raises the bar for quality brewing but also emphasizes the imperative of eco-conscious business practices in today's age.