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Quick Tip – Thirsty? Bottle your Beer

Getting ready for the weekend and buying brew-skies for your fridge?  Although we could all debate which brand of beer is best, buy your preferred beer in glass bottles over aluminum cans.  It takes less energy to create glass over aluminum, giving the environment a break as you enjoy a cold one.

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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