Category Archives: Environmental

Castle & Key Wastewater System Fails, Leading to Fish Kill

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The bourbon distillery told Kentucky environment officials its water treatment system had failed, sending untreated water into Glenns Creek, which flows into the nearby Kentucky River. Officials said they saw evidence of a fish kill and will be issuing a … Continue reading →

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New Irrigation System Can Cut Vineyard Water Usage 35%

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

  A 35% reduction in water waste in Washington State vineyards.  That’s what Washington State University Professor of Crops and Soil Sciences Pete Jacoby (pictured) achieved with a subsurface irrigation system Launched in 2015, Jacoby’s Direct Root-Zone irrigation (DRZ) system … Continue reading →

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Larger, Older Wineries Respond to Environmental Shifts Quicker

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Larger, older wineries are more likely to respond to environmental and economic shifts quickly and entrepreneurially compared to smaller, younger firms. However, regardless of age, size, and strategy, both types of firms share concerns for the environmental, legal, and ecological … Continue reading →

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Bandit Wines to Donate 1% of Sales to Environment

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The estimated $110,000 donation will directly benefit 1% for the Planet environmental partners. Through its 1% for the Planet membership, Bandit Wines will fund nonprofits that preserve the beautiful American landscapes that keep Bandit fans exploring. “Currently, only 3 percent … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors Testing Biodegradable Six-Pack Rings

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

MillerCoors is testing biodegradable rings on select six-packs of Colorado Native beer as part of an effort to develop and refine more environmentally sustainable packaging across its portfolio of

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Napa Valley Vintners 1st Trade Association to Commit to Porto Protocol

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) directors voted to become signatories of the Porto Protocol. In doing so, they become the first

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