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River Horse Brewing Company

Business Information
Name of Organization: 
River Horse Brewing Company
Organization Type: 
Breweries
Business Description: 
River Horse Brewing Company is one of the largest craft breweries in New Jersey, focusing on great beer with fresh and natural ingredients. The brewery offers weekend tours and tastings, meanwhile gives back to the local community through beer and merchandise donations, and by hosting charity events.
Contact Person: 
Leah Corcillo
Title: 
Manager
Business Location: 
River Horse Brewing Company
2 Graphics Drive
08628 Ewing , NJ
United States
40° 16' 34.9572" N, 74° 47' 45.6144" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 
609-883-0890
Email: 
info@riverhorse.com
Number of Employees: 
30
Website: 
www.riverhorse.com
Renewal Date: 
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Management and Leadership
Identify Sustainability Leader
Description of Action: 
James Evans is the lead of sustainability at River Horse. On a daily basis, James oversees efficiency and sustainability practices at the brewery.
Waste
Waste Recycling
Description of Action: 
Glass and cardboard recycling dumpster. River Horse is also committed to using sustainable packaging measures to reduce packaging waste. Through our label company, we are partners with RafCycle who collect and recycle label waste in order to be re-used, saving up to 1300 trees per year. River Horse is also a verified PakTech recycle location.
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Description of Action: 
Switching over warehouse metal halide lightbulbs to led lightbulbs.
kWh Saved: 
11,531
Renewable Energy
Description of Action: 
8000 sq. ft. of solar panels on brewery roof.
Upload Document (PDF Only): 
PDF icon River Horse Brewery Solar Panels.pdf
Water
Water Conservation
Description of Action: 
During the brewing process, cold water is used to cool boiled, un-fermented beer from 212 F to 70 F. This cool water is heated during the process and collected in our hot water tank for use in the next brew.
Gallons Saved: 
800,000
Money Saved: 
2,200
Emergency Preparedness
Be Prepared for Emergencies
Description of Action: 
RPZ, or back flow preventers, are installed throughout the brewery to prevent process back flow into the township water system.
Community
Support the Well-Being of Your Employees
Description of Action: 
Shift scheduling does not allow any employee to work alone in case of an emergency.
Support Community Initiatives
Description of Action: 
Donate over 100 cases to over 100 charities every year.
Other
Other
Description of Action: 
We donate our empty chemical drums to rain water collection organizations.
Finished Application: 
1
required_descriptions: 
8
Member Since: 
Thursday, September 15, 2016

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