February 2, 2009 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani
Green from Ground to Glass
It’s one thing to go organic, but many California wineries are taking sustainability to another level. From ground to glass, the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) is ensuring that Californian vintners are known not only for quality organic wines, but for being leaders in the movement towards sustainable agriculture.
Some of the recommendations put forth by the CSWA for Californian vintners are:
Embrace alternative energy sources, such as solar, wind and biodegradable fuels.
Be at the forefront in habitat restoration and preservation efforts.
Use green building materials ““ straw bale, rammed earth, …
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