{"id":63656,"date":"2026-04-22T05:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=63656"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T22:10:01","slug":"earth-day-one-refill-at-a-time-why-growlers-howlers-still-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/earth-day-one-refill-at-a-time-why-growlers-howlers-still-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Day, One Refill at a Time: Why Growlers & Howlers Still Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earth Day is a reminder that meaningful environmental change rarely comes from one big, dramatic action. More often, it\u2019s built through the small, consistent choices we make every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the world of craft beer, one of the simplest (and honestly, most enjoyable) of those choices is opting for refillable growlers and howlers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Growlers from Sherwood Mountain Brewing in Terrace, BC.(photo: Erinn McPherson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Long before sustainability became a buzzword, these humble containers were already doing the work. They\u2019ve always offered a way to reduce waste, support local breweries, and enjoy beer a little more intentionally. Now, as conversations around climate impact and conscious consumption continue to grow, they feel more relevant than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve spent any time exploring BC\u2019s craft beer scene, you\u2019ve likely come across both growlers and howlers. The concept is simple: bring a reusable container to your local brewery, have it filled fresh from the tap, take it home, and do it all over again. No excess packaging, no unnecessary waste, just good beer and a system that makes sense.<\/span><\/p>\n

And that simplicity is exactly what makes it so impactful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every single-use can or bottle comes with an environmental cost. From extracting raw materials to manufacturing, transporting, and eventually recycling (or worse, landfilling), it\u2019s a resource-heavy cycle that repeats itself with every purchase. Refillable containers interrupt that loop. Instead of constantly creating something new, you\u2019re extending the life of something you already have.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over time, one growler can replace dozens, even hundreds, of single-use containers. It\u2019s a small shift, but one that adds up quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n