Highwood Distillers and ecoSPIRITS: A Sustainable Partnership
Our partnership with ecoSPIRITS ushers in an exciting new chapter in our journey towards sustainability and innovation. Together with ecoSPIRITS, we are making a significant step towards ecological awareness and innovation in the spirits industry.
This partnership amplifies our commitment to environmental preservation. We believe that eco-conscious packaging isn’t just an addition; it’s a transformation. With ecoTote containers, we are embracing sustainability by minimizing waste and reducing our carbon footprint. Each ecoTote container includes a fully reusable, refillable, tamper, and shockproof 4.5-litre glass casing that replaces the standard six-bottle case of spirits.
Our partnership with ecoSPIRITS reflects our pledge to protect and preserve our land, creating a more sustainable future. By choosing Highwood Distillery products, you can enjoy the assurance of eco-friendly spirits distributed with sustainability in mind. ecoSPIRITS’ closed-loop system significantly reduces packaging waste, saving thousands of bottles from ending up in landfills or recycling facilities. By supporting us, you are actively contributing to a circular economy and making a positive impact on our planet.
A Sustainable Vision for Canada
We recognize the significance of Canada as a strategic market. Being one of the world’s top ten economies with a GDP expected to reach $1.74 trillion by the end of 2022, Canada offers both significant opportunities and challenges due to its vast geographic footprint. Canada is also home to the well-established Canadian Whisky segment, which is the best-selling whisky style in North America and a popular category globally. With over two centuries of whisky production history and more than 300 craft distillers, Canada’s spirits industry is thriving.
“Sustainability has always been important for us as a company,” says David Walker, Co-Owner of Highwood Distilling. “It is a great honor to lead the way in Canada by bringing ecoSPIRITS’ innovative circular distribution model to the region. We know there are many venues, drinks businesses, and consumers in Canada who are keen to make the move towards ending single-use glass in wine and spirits, and we are keen to work with ecoSPIRITS and the industry to help drive this transition.”
ecoSPIRITS Canada is led by a team of dedicated individuals, including Highwood Distilling’s CEO Jarret Stuart, Co-Owner David Walker, and President Michael Nychyk.
To ensure comprehensive coverage across Canada’s expansive geography, we’ve already taken the significant step of installing an ecoPLANT right here at our Highwood Distillers facility in Alberta. This ecoPLANT serves Western Canada, initially focusing on the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Our partnership with ecoSPIRITS is a testament to our commitment to sustainable practices, and this ecoPLANT is a key part of that commitment. In the future, Highwood and ecoSPIRITS are planning to deploy additional ecoPLANTS across Canada to extend our environmentally conscious approach to all major population centers in the country.
Crafting a Greener Tomorrow
Highwood Distillers is excited to embark on this journey with ecoSPIRITS, marked by heightened ecological awareness and innovation. Our new low-waste, low-carbon packaging system stands as a testament to our commitment to quality and sustainability. By partnering with ecoSPIRITS, we are collectively taking a significant step towards a more environmentally responsible future.
With Highwood and ecoSPIRITS, every sip is not just a celebration of exquisite taste; it’s a pledge to preserve the beauty of our planet. To learn more about Highwood Distillers’ commitment to sustainability and our partnership with ecoSPIRITS, visit our sustainability page.