When it comes to creative beverages, Singapore has taken things to a whole new level with its unconventional yet sustainable drink — sewage beer. This innovative brew is crafted using recycled wastewater, turning what might seem unappealing into a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly product.
Read this article to know how this unusual idea came about.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “ramp up” mean? “Authorities have said they need to ramp up all water sources, as demand is expected to double by 2065.” Make a sentence with this.
- What’s the meaning of “hail from“? “Rummel told onlookers he was in a good position to judge beer, as he hailed from Munich, Germany, home to the Oktoberfest beer festival.” Use this in a sentence.
- Define “biennial“. “The idea was to showcase treated wastewater at the country’s biennial International Water Week.” Give two synonyms and make a sentence with this word.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about this type of beer? Would you try it? Why or why not?
- Do you think other countries should try this idea? How could it help them?
- How does this type of beer help the environment?
- Have you heard of any other drinks made using recycled water? What do you think about them?
- How could other countries use this idea to save water?