Environment
We believe it is our responsibility to ensure available resources are used efficiently, the effects of the winery operations on the environment are minimised, and materials are recycled wherever possible. PLW regularly conducts awareness seminars for staff to reinforce procedures designed to reduce our impact on the environment.
Viticulture Practices
- Water used to supplement natural rainfall is limited
- Minimal inputs of chemicals
- Growing vines with uniform vigour and uniform maturity
- Working with Wine Industry & Government Bodies
Winemaking Practices
- Water use and reprocessing
- Energy management
- Greenhouse emissions
- Chemicals
- Working with Wine Industry & Government Bodies
- Packaging Practices
- Green purchasing procedures
- Reduction of packaging
- Recycling
- Working with Wine Industry & Government Bodies
Packaging Practices
- Green purchasing procedures
- Reduction of packaging
- Recycling
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Working with Wine Industry & Government Bodies
Non Process Activities
- Information Technology
- Water use
- Bio diversity
- Sugar gum plantation
- Protection of natural vegetation along waterways
- Transport –motor vehicle fleet, food miles, air travel
- Paper consumption
