In brief
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.
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.
