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How to Make Beer Green Energy and a Natural Insecticide

July 29th, 2010 Posted in Green Living & News, Organic & Chemical Pesticides

Just because it’s not Saint Patrick’s Day doesn’t mean that your beer can’t be green.

In fact, in today’s world and the near future, this foamy substance can create green energy for homes, while offering natural insect control.

Want to learn how to make beer green?

• Beer Waste = Green Energy
• Beer to Battle Pests

Beer Waste = Green Energy

Usually people don’t gloat about wasted beer—unless they’re talking about Adnams Bio Energy Limited.

Later this summer, the UK based Adnams Brewery will be partnering up with the international energy delivery company National Grid, to transform brewery and food waste into renewable energy that will be fed back into the country’s national gas grid, which is a system of pipelines that transports gas to homes.

The renewable energy that will be created by Adnams Bio Energy Limited is called biomethane.

Biomethane:

• Is very similar to natural gas
• Can be injected into the gas network for end use by customers, once it’s upgraded to grid specification
• Could account for at least 15% of domestic gas consumption by 2020, according to a study by National Grid

“For a number of years now, Adnams has been investing in ways to reduce our impact on the environment,” said Andy Wood, CEO of Adnams. ”The reality of being able to convert our own brewing waste and local food waste to power our brewery and vehicles, as well as the wider community is very exciting.”

Eventually, Adnams biowaste energy plant should be able to:

• Produce enough renewable gas to power the company’s brewery and run its fleet of lorries
• Leave up to 60% of the remaining output available for injection back into the national grid
• Divert waste from landfills, preventing the release of methane into the atmosphere
• Generate 4.8 million kilowatt-hours of energy annually to heat 235 family homes for a year

“This facility will have a major impact on the reduction of carbon emissions in the region and the production of renewable energy. The food waste would otherwise be destined for landfill, but processing it through the digester will save an estimated 50,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalents from landfill,” Wood said.

As Adnams figures out how to make beer green energy, you too can use this hoppy substance in your home as an eco-friendly way to control pests.

Beer to Battle Pests

Choosing to use a natural insecticide around your home is a smart idea if you want to keep your family safe from chemical exposure.

If you’re experiencing a gnat infestation, some natural remedies to solve your problem could include various solutions containing: vinegar, dish soap and even beer.

Besides being a tasty adult beverage, beer is also a great insect attractant, and can be used to help control your gnat problem.

(Un)Happy Hour For Gnats:

1. Shallow Dish

Look in your pantry and grab a small Tupperware dish or old butter container.

2. Fill Me Up Bartender

Pour some beer into the shallow dish.

3. The Bar’s Open For Gnats

Place your beer-filled container near gnat hot spots including:

• Trash cans
• Sinks
• Indoor plants

After the gnats are lured in by the beer, they’ll dive in and drown.

When you’re done using beer as a natural gnat killer, go ahead and responsibly enjoy the rest for yourself.

Learning how to make beer green energy and a natural insecticide makes this adult beverage a versatile notch in the eco movement— plus it’s yummy!