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Unfortunately, wine cannot flow directly from the barrel to your glass. It takes a lot of materials and packaging to get that elegant wine bottle to your table. Just like at home, we want to make sure wineries and vineyards are recycling and composting everything they can. Napa Green connects members with local recycling companies to get them free staff trainings, signs, and bins to ensure glass, cardboard, plastic wrap, corks, landscaping, food waste all get recycled or composted into another purpose. The goal is over 75% diversion – meaning less than 25% of “waste” ends up in the landfill.

Wineries have significant purchasing power, and Napa Green works with members to help them green their supply chain and shift to environmentally preferable products. One hot topic right now is how to Lighten Up! Bigger and heavier bottles do not mean better wine, but they do cost more, weigh more, and take up more space, which increases shipments and emissions that contribute to climate change. Currently, only 25-30% of glass bottles get recycled in the U.S. There are new initiatives like The Good Goods and Conscious Container working on bottle takeback, cleaning and return – bringing bottles full circle.

Here are some examples of how sustainable wineries and vineyards prevent waste and buy “green”:

  • Use washable glasses and dishware in the tasting room and at events
  • Eliminate the use of Styrofoam, which is almost never recycled, lasts forever, and leaches toxic materials
  • Use shipping materials made from recycled content, which can be recycled or composted
  • Shift over to Elegant Light or even Wild glass, which has the significant added benefit of reducing the winery’s carbon footprint
  • Buy green, low-toxicity and biodegradable cleaning products
  • Buy copy/printer paper and janitorial products with Post-Consumer recycled content
  • Eliminate the use of bottled water, which has a huge carbon footprint, is often less healthy, and the low-grade plastic is rarely recycled, ending up on our streets and in our oceans
  • Use natural cork, which comes from infinitely renewable cork trees, and can be recycled into soles, purses and more

sustainability spotlight

"Our whole team is deeply committed to leading by example. We are certified organic & biodynamic, Napa Green Winery & Vineyard, B Corp, and most recently we became the first TRUE Zero Waste Gold-certified estate winery in Napa County. We reuse, recycle or compost 95% of our “waste” - only 5% goes to landfill. Our industry doesn’t talk much about waste, but on average, 30-50% of winery emissions come from packaging and distribution. That’s why we consider the full supply chain. We have shifted towards recycled content and recycle-friendly packaging. We are decreasing the weight of our Cabernet Sauvignon bottles by 30%. This reduces material use, glass cost, shipment weight, emissions, and post-consumer waste. Did you know that only 30% of glass is recycled? Glass is infinitely recyclable - we just have to build awareness. We are facing a climate crisis, and Spottswoode is taking bold steps to prove that environmental and social leadership are compatible with the highest quality and contribute to a resilient business."
Beth Novak MillikenPresident & CEO, Spottswoode Winery

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Thanks to the @naparegister for publishing this Climate Connection contribution from @napagreen’s Vineyard Program Director, Ben Mackie (@soilrainandhope) highlighting the biodiversity @grgichhillsestate.

If you loved this article, you’ll love our Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop happening today!

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Learn about the herd of cattle calmly grazing the vineyards @ruddestate, contributing to soil health and biodiversity, in our latest post from @soilrainandhope.

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Thanks to @naparegister and @kcuz for this great article about the @regenerativeviticulture and @napagreen #OneBlockChallenge field day @celaniwines.

We had a great time engaging with attendees about opportunities to implement regenerative practices in their vineyards!

If you’re regenerative curious or want to learn more head to the link in our bio!

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We love the biodiversity in this @grgichhillsestate American Canyon Vineyard!

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We love the biodiversity in this @grgichhillsestate American Canyon Vineyard! Come learn how to integrate biodiversity in your vineyard on February 26 at this workshop with @napagreen, @grgichhillsestate, @wildfarmalliance, @monarchjointventure, @napapastureprotein and @naparcd. ➡️ Ticket link in bio. #Biodiversity #RegenerativeAg #RegenerativeViticulture
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Biodiversity is essential for any resilient vineyard.

Join us on February 26, 2026 at @grgichhills American Canyon to learn how to integrate biodiversity within vineyard blocks.

Experts from @wildfarmalliance @monarchjointventure @napapastureprotein and @naparcd will be on hand to discuss all the various species that a vineyard can support.

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Learn how @closduval used Verallia lightweight glass to help reduce their environmental impact and meet their sustainability goals.

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What a great #OneBlockChallenge first field day!

Not only was it a gorgeous day with a great community of people we also heard from some awesome speakers:
🍇 @cainethompson about the @regenerativeviticulture foundation and the implementation practices
🍇 Jordan Lonberg @coastalvineyardcare about continuous improvement and shifting the industry mindset
🍇 @soilrainandhope about the practical aspects of the regeneratives practices and how @napagreen and @naparcd can provide support
🍇 Dustin Owen @celaniwines about their their vineyard’s regenerative journey

Thanks to all who attended and to @celaniwines for hosting!

➡️ To learn more about regenerative vineyard practices or to enroll in either the One Block Challenge or Napa Green Vineyard certification, head to the links in our bio.

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What a great #OneBlockChallenge first field day! Not only was it a gorgeous day with a great community of people we also heard from some awesome speakers: 🍇 @cainethompson about the @regenerativeviticulture foundation and the implementation practices 🍇 Jordan Lonberg @coastalvineyardcare about continuous improvement and shifting the industry mindset 🍇 @soilrainandhope about the practical aspects of the regeneratives practices and how @napagreen and @naparcd can provide support 🍇 Dustin Owen @celaniwines about their their vineyard’s regenerative journey Thanks to all who attended and to @celaniwines for hosting! ➡️ To learn more about regenerative vineyard practices or to enroll in either the One Block Challenge or Napa Green Vineyard certification, head to the links in our bio. #regenerativeag #climateaction
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It’s hard to believe it’s already been 3 years since @marisataylorwines joined our team, but time flies when you’re having fun (and wine)!

Join us in celebrating Marisa Taylor, who is an accomplished winemaker and sustainability leader with over two decades of experience in the wine industry, and also the Napa Green Winery Program Manager, where she partners with wineries across Napa Valley to advance meaningful environmental stewardship and sustainable winegrowing practices. 
 
Thank you for bringing your passion and positive energy to our team every day!

The team celebrated with our @napagreen certified #NapaNeighbors @rombauervineyards.

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