1. The potential of membrane processes

The brewing industry has a long tradition, but is a dynamic sector open to new technologies and scientific innovations. Brewers are committed to ensuring that the technologies they use are the best in terms of product quality, cost and environmental impact.

• The European IPPC Directive 96/61/EC is an important tool for identifying and quantifying the environmental impact of production using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and for defining Best Available Techniques (BAT) under realistic economic and environmental constraints