Cheese into vodka! The benefits of a circular economy

Posted on 20 Mar 2019 by Maddy White

A seamless circular economy is an enviable strategy for businesses. One manufacturer reaping the benefits of such a mindset is the world’s oldest cheddar maker, Barber’s, whose cheesemaking by-products are being made into infant formula products, used in energy creation and even turned into vodka.

Milk is being turned into vodka in Dorset – image courtesy of Black Cow Vodka. The circular economy concept aims to minimise waste and optimise resources. With a heightened focus on sustainability across sectors (and the world) in the last few years, manufacturers are steadily looking to implement more sustainable operations.…

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