Turning discarded citrus into spirits

Experience the magic of George Brown College and Reid's Distillery as they introduce Citronino, a sustainable alcoholic beverage made from 100 lbs of fruit waste. Indulge in a delightful 3-course sit-down dinner, featuring sustainable food and beverage menus, and immerse yourself in an extraordinary VR experience. 

Citronino's Values

The team aims to reduce food waste by redirecting George Brown College's food waste that enters landfills through partnering with Reid's Distillery to produce a spirit made from citrus fruit. Along with collaboration with the research & innovation department.

Reduce Food Waste

Addressing pressing environmental concerns by reducing impact on landfills

Research & Innovation

​Partnering with industry partner like Reid's Distillery for a greener future

Student Skills for Success

Bridging the gap between learning and practical application in the workplace

How do students view sustainability?

The Citronino research team conducted panel interviews with 100 students from George Brown College and discovered that:

95%

Of students prioritize sustainability in their daily life

93%

Of students will support waste reduction iniatives

20%

Of students are aware of waste diversion efforts

Citronino Production Process

Thaw 100 lbs of Citrus Waste

Divide into Juice, Pulp and Peel

Distilling at Reid's Distillery

Hand Bottling, Labeling & Waxing

Citronino Featured on Eco Edge College Chronicles

Cocktail Recipes with Citronino

Try Citronino at the Citrus Soiree

View the Eventbrite page

360 Immersive Video

About Citronino

The team aims to reduce food waste by redirecting George Brown College's food waste that enters landfills through partnering with Reid's Distillery to produce a spirit made from citrus fruit. Along with collaboration with the research & innovation department.
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