{"id":33064,"date":"2026-02-27T16:20:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasteolas.com\/terrenature-is-exploring-the-path-to-carbon-neutral-beer-with-wasteolas\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T07:51:46","slug":"terrenature-is-exploring-the-path-to-carbon-neutral-beer-with-wasteolas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wasteolas.com\/en\/terrenature-is-exploring-the-path-to-carbon-neutral-beer-with-wasteolas\/","title":{"rendered":"Terre&amp;Nature is exploring the path to carbon-neutral beer with WasteOlas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2 data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\">The Romandy region takes center stage in green innovation<\/h2>\n<p>On February 26, 2026, the French-speaking Swiss weekly Terre&amp;Nature\u2014a leading publication on agriculture, local culture, and the environment\u2014published a feature article on the CO\u2082 capture system deployed by WasteOlas at the Docteur Gab&#8217;s Brewery in Puidoux (VD). Written by journalist \u00c9lise Dottrens, the report offers an accessible, technical look behind the scenes of this circular innovation. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cu-table-content__anchor\" id=\"2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\">A compact device with big ambitions<\/h2>\n<p>The article provides a detailed description of the three key components of the installation, which take up only \u201ca few square meters\u201d of floor space in the brewery:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\" data-test=\"rendered-list-container\" data-is-root=\"true\">\n<li data-test=\"rendered-list-item-ordered\" class=\"ql-rendered-ordered-list\">A system for filtering and purifying raw CO\u2082 produced during fermentation, which is transported through a network of pipes;<\/li>\n<li data-test=\"rendered-list-item-ordered\" class=\"ql-rendered-ordered-list\">A flexible storage balloon with a capacity of about 5 cubic meters\u2014described by the reporter as a \u201cmini-Zeppelin\u201d\u2014that inflates and deflates in response to gas flow;<\/li>\n<li data-test=\"rendered-list-item-ordered\" class=\"ql-rendered-ordered-list\">A bright yellow compressor that optimizes storage and prepares the CO\u2082 for reintroduction into the production process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Reto Engler, co-founder and production manager at Dr Gab&#8217;s, sums up the goal: \u201cThe ultimate goal is to be self-sufficient. We want to minimize waste as much as possible\u2014not only to reduce pollution, but also to cut down on purchases.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cu-table-content__anchor\" id=\"3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\">The numbers speak for themselves<\/h2>\n<p>The article provides specific financial details about the project:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\" data-test=\"rendered-list-container\" data-is-root=\"true\">\n<li data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Total investment: 250,000 Swiss francs<\/li>\n<li data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Cantonal funding: 50%, provided by the Office for Economic Development and Innovation (SPEI) of the Canton of Vaud<\/li>\n<li data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Goal: To meet 100% of the brewery\u2019s CO\u2082 needs through recovery by 2027<\/li>\n<li data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Four tanks are already connected to the system, with plans to extend the connection to the outdoor tanks once the liquefaction system is installed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cu-table-content__anchor\" id=\"4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\">A sector-specific pilot project<\/h2>\n<p>Terre&amp;Nature highlights the project\u2019s cross-cantonal collaborative aspect\u2014with WasteOlas based in Lancy (GE) and the brewery in Puidoux (VD)\u2014as well as its potential for application far beyond the brewing industry.<\/p>\n<p>Reto Engler looks ahead: \u201cAnother benefit of the project would be to develop this solution and make it useful to other companies that use carbon in their production processes, whether they\u2019re breweries, wineries, or other types of businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The article also mentions the initiative by La N\u00e9buleuse in Renens, which is collaborating with the Vaud-based startup Circea on a different model\u2014the resale of captured CO\u2082 to third parties\u2014thus confirming the emergence of a thriving ecosystem in French-speaking Switzerland centered on the utilization of biogenic CO\u2082.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cu-table-content__anchor\" id=\"5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\">A commitment to sustainability<\/h2>\n<p>The report notes that this innovation is part of a broader initiative at Dr Gab&#8217;s: reusing bottles collected at recycling centers since the company&#8217;s inception, the recent replacement of plastic packaging with cardboard, and membership in the Swiss REuse association&#8217;s committee.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cu-table-content__anchor\" id=\"6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\">WasteOlas at the heart of a proven market trend<\/h2>\n<p>This coverage in Terre&amp;Nature\u2014a publication read by professionals in agriculture, viticulture, and the local food industry in French-speaking Switzerland\u2014is strategically significant for WasteOlas. By explicitly highlighting the potential for application in the wine industry and other CO\u2082-emitting sectors, the article opens the door to new target markets that are perfectly aligned with WasteOlas\u2019s vision. <\/p>\n<p>The fact that the Canton of Vaud co-financed 50% of this project demonstrates the public authorities\u2019 confidence in the validity of this approach. As for the emergence of competitors like Circea, far from being a threat, it validates the size and maturity of the local CO\u2082 recovery market\u2014a strong signal for the entire ecosystem and for WasteOlas\u2019s positioning as a Swiss-made pioneer in this sector. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The next step\u2014installing a liquefaction system to store excess CO\u2082\u2014demonstrates the path of continuous innovation that defines the WasteOlas\u2013Dr Gab&#8217;s partnership, with a goal of achieving carbon self-sufficiency by 2027.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"ql-divider\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf0Original source : <a data-link-card=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.terrenature.ch\/terroir\/chez-dr-gabs-on-ouvre-la-voie-a-une-biere-zero-carbone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00ab Chez Dr Gabs, on ouvre la voie \u00e0 une bi\u00e8re z\u00e9ro carbone \u00bb<\/a> \u2014 \u00c9lise Dottrens, Terre&amp;Nature, February 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf8 Photo credit: \u00a9 \u00c9lise Dottrens<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Romandy region takes center stage in green innovation On February 26, 2026, the French-speaking Swiss weekly Terre&amp;Nature\u2014a leading publication on agriculture, local culture, and the environment\u2014published a feature article on the CO\u2082 capture system deployed by WasteOlas at the Docteur Gab&#8217;s Brewery in Puidoux (VD). 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