In a groundbreaking showcase at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a unique beverage is challenging perceptions of sustainability. The Singaporean pavilion is making waves with its offer of free beer brewed from recycled wastewater, termed NEWBrew, which combines hoppy flavors with a message of water reclamation. Delegates attending the summit, which is being held in a transformed soccer stadium, are indulging in this unconventional pilsner, with many returning for more after their initial skepticism.
### Beer Made From Sewage Becomes Surprise Star at COP29 Climate Summit
### Beer Made From Sewage Becomes Surprise Star at COP29 Climate Summit
At COP29 in Azerbaijan, an innovative beer made from recycled toilet water is capturing attention while promoting environmental consciousness.
The initiative stems from a collaboration between the Singaporean brewery Brewerkz and the national water agency. Leaders of Singapore’s youth delegation are highlighting the project’s purpose: to normalize and foster awareness around water recycling efforts in Singapore. With eye-catching packaging featuring solar panels and cityscapes, NEWBrew aims to engage attendees in a dialogue on sustainability while proving that innovative solutions can come from unexpected places.
