Green Daily

We know that Fort Collins, CO is home to some of the most raging college parties that mankind has ever seen, but it's also home to one of the nation's most sustainable breweries. If you drink beer, you've probably sampled one of their products by now, i.e. Fat Tire Ale. In a facility constructed out of reclaimed timer and lit by 'solar tubes,' the people at New Belgium Brewery operate an impressively green brewery -- and make a damn fine beer too.

There are green breweries and then there are green breweries, but there no arguing it -- these guys are the real deal. In 2002, New Belgium installed its own eco-friendly water treatment facility and biogas power plant. About 15% of their power usage is supplied by their own wastewater and the rest comes from wind farms. The business boast a 98% landfill diversion rate, recycling what it can and being creative with the rest. They're water conservation practices are also exemplary -- New Belgium uses about half the water of a traditional brewery.

This year, these brewmeisters took their message to the streets, promoting beer, bikes and sustainable living.

Even greener: Brew your own

Worried that the brewing, bottling and transportation of your favorite beer is upping your carbon footprint? Never fear! It's surprisingly easy to brew your own beer at home -- and, assuming you're not selling it out the back door on the sly, it's totally legal!