Sustainability Glossary: Wellness
As part of the Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability special issue, we asked experts to provide refreshed definitions of key sustainability concepts.
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Sustainability is part of our DNA We started Dairy Distillery with the idea of transforming an unused milk sugar into vodka. We figured vodka made from milk would taste delicious. We also believed using waste is better for the planet and helps dairy farmers.