BetterBev Recognition Program
The Center for Sustainable Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness at UMass Boston is a founding member of the new program, which provides pollution prevention technical assistance and recognition to craft beverage manufacturers. It is funded by the U.S. Environment Protection Agency.
The initiative aims to help craft beverage manufacturers reduce the use of energy, water, and chemicals, and prevent waste while achieving cost savings and improved brand recognition. UMass Boston SERC has recognized more than 30 facilities since 2023. Interested in being recognized? Contact us for assistance or complete the .
Brewery Recognition Self-Assessment Forms
Are you a Massachusetts brewery or craft beverage manufacturer seeking recognition and green technical assistance?
Complete the self-assessment form that matches your facility size below and send it to Vesela.Veleva@umb.edu. For questions or to request onsite technical assistance, email Vesela directly.
- (less than 1,000 barrels/year)
- (1,001–10,000 barrels/year)
- (over 10,000 barrels/year)
Participating Breweries
The following Massachusetts breweries have participated in the program as of November 27, 2023.
- (Kombucha)
Green Breweries Map
Welcome to of New England's eco-conscious craft beverage producers! Proudly awarded the "Green Beverage" designation by the BetterBev initiative, these artisans are leading the way in environmental stewardship.
Our mission is clear: to spotlight and honor craft beverage producers committed to continuous environmental improvement. From conserving water to slashing energy usage and minimizing toxic chemicals and waste, these champions embody sustainability in every sip.
Partners
Environmental Organizations and Partners
Technical Assistance Partners
Brewing Organization Partners:
People
- Vesela Veleva, ScD. (Principal Investigator), Senior Lecturer II and SERC Co-Director
- Michael Tlusty, PhD (Co-Investigator), Associate Professor, School for the Environment
- Benyamin Lichtenstein, PhD (Co-Investigator), Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship, College of Management
- Avery Kaplan (Project Manager), Avery.Kaplan@umb.edu
- (Former Project Manager), EcoFriendlyBeerDrinker
- Graduate Assistants: Kevin Bleau, Garima Gnu, Coleman Horsley, Joy Mohr, Paul Mulvey, Nathan Dziadul, Lara Cardoso, Shelby Amsel, Morgan Martel, Sahaja Ganapathy.
- Students enrolled in the graduate class MBAMGT671/UPCD671 Introduction to Environmental Management and undergraduate class MGT481/ENVSTY481 Introduction to Environmental Management & Clean Energy
- And, of course, our Brewers and other craft beverage manufacturers!
Four Star Farms Brewery
Coastal Mass Brewery
7th Wave Brewing
Trillium Brewing Company