The Margaret River Wine Association and its members are committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on leaving the land and planet in better condition for future generations.
Wine packaging contributes to 44% of emissions associated with wine production, from grape to end-of-life packaging (Wine Australia, 2023). By switching to lightweight glass, these emissions can be reduced by over 20% with this single, impactful change (Hirlam et al., 2023).
Through the Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter, we are committed to driving the adoption of lightweight glass in the Margaret River wine region as part of our broader sustainability efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
FULL SIGNATORY WINERIES
As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the following wineries have successfully reduced their average 750ml still wine bottle weight to below 420 grams.
La Kooki - since 2021
Pierro Wines - since 2012
Roje Estates Pty Ltd [Firetail] - since 2021
St John Wine - since 2024
STATEMENT OF INTENT
The following wineries will reduce their average 750ml still wine bottle weight to below 420 grams by the end of financial year 2025-2026.
Jilyara Wines
South by South West
Stormflower Vineyard
Voyager Estate
Wayfinder Wines
Windance Estate
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