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USA improve water quality and quantity ,” she adds .
Leading Australian brewer Cascade of Carlton & United Breweries ( CUB ), part of the AB InBev family , has sought to support those affected by natural disasters in Queensland , Australia by providing free canned drinking water to those in need . In partnership with the Palaszczuk Government and not-forprofit organisation GIVIT , the relief programme was launched at CUB ’ s Yatala Brewery , the largest brewery in Australia . Following its success , the company has now committed to the programme for the foreseeable future , whereby the business will store up to 100,000 cans close to Yatala Brewery in case of natural disasters , such as wildfires or cyclones , guaranteeing the health and safety of local communities .
“ It is a privilege to leverage our resources , capabilities and the scale of our operations to help our communities by pausing beer production to produce clean , safe drinking water for those affected by natural disasters ” says VP Procurement & Sustainability ( APAC ) Jan Clysner .
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Removing 100,000 tonnes of packaging material globally in 2016 , AB InBev ’ s commitment to follow its goal language on returnable and recycled content has seen the business develop robust relationships with suppliers , local governments and partners . Ramping up the percentage of recycled materials across its operations , Wauters points out how China ’ s ‘ recycling ban ’, forming part of the country ’ s Blue Sky / National Sword
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