360 Vodka @ EPIC 2008
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360 Vodka sets a new industry standard for its commitment to the environment
Canadians have the opportunity to help save the planet one glass a time with the world's greenest vodka. Leaving the smallest footprint possible, 360 Vodka combines environmental responsibility with the essence of luxury.
"Canadians are renowned for their commitment to the environment and living green, so we are proud to offer them a vodka that has an equally green state of mind," said Ed Pechar, chairman of the Earth Friendly Distilling Company, owners of 360 Vodka. "Choosing Canada as the first export country to receive the environment's favourite vodka was a natural choice."
360 Vodka has set a new standard in the distilled spirits industry with
their philosophy and commitment to eco-awareness. Designed to be
sustainable, while using the most recycled material possible, 360 Vodka
is eco-friendly in every stage of distilling, packaging and marketing.
The bottle, commonly reused by consumers for water and olive oil, is made from 85 percent recycled glass, giving each bottle a unique green hue. The label on the bottle is made with 100 percent post consumer paper with special water based inks that won't harm the environment; and the swing-top closure comes with a pre-paid envelope empowering Canadians to return it for reuse and have $1.00 donated to a local environmental organization.
The sustainability is also evident in the retail shipping cases which are 100 percent recycled, stable enough to support the weight of a full-grown man and the exact size of a standard storage box fitting file folders, magazines and other common storage items.
While everything outside the bottle promotes reusability, everything inside is about efficiency and quality. 360 Vodka boasts a state-of-the-art production process that is second to none in the industry and 200 percent more efficient than the conventional pot still method. Distilled four times using the column distillation process and filtered five times featuring a proprietary charcoal coconut filter system, the end result is a clean, silky smooth liquid, that competes with the world's finest vodkas.
By selecting the finest American grains grown less than 95 miles from the distillery, 360 Vodka also reduces fossil fuel consumption in transporting raw materials to the distillery. In addition, their marketing materials are all made with recycled paper and produced using the most ecologically friendly materials.
And for those unsure of the brand's commitment, the bottle showcases a regularly updated eco-audit that lists the benefits to the environment including the number of trees, energy, solid waste, water and greenhouse gasses that were saved at the time the label was printed.
"I genuinely believe 360 Vodka is a remarkable achievement and represents the kind of change we need in order to secure our ecosystem's future," added Pechar. "It truly is the evolution of vodka."
360 Vodka is currently rolling out in BC, AB, MN, ON, NS and PEI and is expected to reach the remaining provinces this year. A 750 ml bottle retails for approximately $44.95.
360 Vodka is distributed by The Kirkwood Group in Canada and distilled for and bottled by the Earth Friendly Distilling Company, a division of McCormick Distilling, located in historic Weston, Missouri.
For recipes, interviews, images or more information, please don't hesitate to contact me anytime.
Sherri Zielinski
Cell: 647-999-2567
Skype: sherri.zielinski
Web site: http://www.vodka360.com
The bottle, commonly reused by consumers for water and olive oil, is made from 85 percent recycled glass, giving each bottle a unique green hue. The label on the bottle is made with 100 percent post consumer paper with special water based inks that won't harm the environment; and the swing-top closure comes with a pre-paid envelope empowering Canadians to return it for reuse and have $1.00 donated to a local environmental organization.
The sustainability is also evident in the retail shipping cases which are 100 percent recycled, stable enough to support the weight of a full-grown man and the exact size of a standard storage box fitting file folders, magazines and other common storage items.
While everything outside the bottle promotes reusability, everything inside is about efficiency and quality. 360 Vodka boasts a state-of-the-art production process that is second to none in the industry and 200 percent more efficient than the conventional pot still method. Distilled four times using the column distillation process and filtered five times featuring a proprietary charcoal coconut filter system, the end result is a clean, silky smooth liquid, that competes with the world's finest vodkas.
By selecting the finest American grains grown less than 95 miles from the distillery, 360 Vodka also reduces fossil fuel consumption in transporting raw materials to the distillery. In addition, their marketing materials are all made with recycled paper and produced using the most ecologically friendly materials.
And for those unsure of the brand's commitment, the bottle showcases a regularly updated eco-audit that lists the benefits to the environment including the number of trees, energy, solid waste, water and greenhouse gasses that were saved at the time the label was printed.
"I genuinely believe 360 Vodka is a remarkable achievement and represents the kind of change we need in order to secure our ecosystem's future," added Pechar. "It truly is the evolution of vodka."
360 Vodka is currently rolling out in BC, AB, MN, ON, NS and PEI and is expected to reach the remaining provinces this year. A 750 ml bottle retails for approximately $44.95.
360 Vodka is distributed by The Kirkwood Group in Canada and distilled for and bottled by the Earth Friendly Distilling Company, a division of McCormick Distilling, located in historic Weston, Missouri.
For recipes, interviews, images or more information, please don't hesitate to contact me anytime.
Sherri Zielinski
Cell: 647-999-2567
Skype: sherri.zielinski
Web site: http://www.vodka360.com
