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Explore climate-smart, sustainable solutions for your supply chain at our upcoming workshop.
On average, packaging and distribution account for 40-60% of a vineyard and winery’s carbon footprint. Join us to learn about sustainable glass, closures, and other opportunities to green your supply chain.
We will share case studies, hear about climate-smart and alternative packaging, clarify what materials are truly recyclable, and identify new ways to divert more waste from the landfill. Adopting sustainable packaging practices can help meet the rising consumer demand for climate-smart products.
Patrick Spencer | Executive Director of the Natural Cork Council
Patrick Spencer is the Executive Director of the Natural Cork Council, where he works at the intersection of wine, packaging, sustainability, and supply-chain decision-making. With over three decades of experience across the wine and food industries, Patrick has built a career focused on helping producers, buyers, and industry stakeholders better understand the environmental and commercial implications of packaging choices.
His work centers on evaluating packaging materials and closures through a practical lens — balancing sustainability claims with real-world considerations such as sourcing, logistics, scalability, cost, and market acceptance. Patrick regularly collaborates with winemakers, packaging suppliers, and trade organizations, and is a frequent speaker and moderator on topics related to sustainable packaging and responsible sourcing in wine.
Cork Supply and Rivercap™ Tin Capsules
Cork is without doubt the material of choice for stoppers of quality wines. They protect from oxidation at the same time as they allow the transfer of oxygen suitable for their ageing. Produced through highly sustainable methods that simultaneously protect several wild species, they are the choice with the least environmental impact of all the alternatives for wine.
Cork Supply will share their sustainability initiatives including becoming B Corp certified, natural cork and Rivercap™ tin capsules.
Caitlin Hodes | Sustainability Manager at Treasury Americas
Caitlin manages Treasury Americas’ approach to more sustainable packaging solutions including refining supplier data to better understand the company’s packaging footprint, implementing glass bottle weight reductions across DAOU, Frank Family, Stags’ Leap, and Sterling Vineyards, and exploring innovative packaging alternatives that drive circularity in the industry. This year, her team launched a feasibility study with Revino to explore glass reuse and continue to expand the use of stainless steel kegs across the portfolio—saving over 1.6 million glass bottles from landfills and counting.
Luke Magnini | Regional Director of Hospitality at Treasury Americas
Treasury Wine Estates has implemented sustainable packaging at in the tasting room. Hear the feedback about lightweight bottles, kegs and more from Luke, the Regional Director of Hospitality.
Rich Bouwer | Chief Executive Officer of Free Flow Wines
Rich joined Free Flow in 2018. Rich began his career in the wine industry in 1990. Since then, he has held senior positions with Saxco International, Beringer and Gallo. Rich is delighted to be part of the Free Flow team and relishes the opportunity to change the way premium wines are delivered to consumers. In his free time Rich enjoys open water swimming, college sports, and spending time with his family.
Revino
A speaker from Revino will talk about the opportunities for bottle reuse, to lay the groundwork for long-term strategic opportunities to help scale the system. What you should start thinking about for long term planning.
Todd Jones | Director of Sales & Marketing at Keystone Capsules
Todd will address the recovery and reuse of tin for capsules and their partnership with the Teacher’s Resource Center.
Megan Hernandez | co-chair of the North Bay Zero Waste Collective
As co-chair of the North Bay Zero Waste Collective, Megan Hernandez is passionate about promoting community-oriented recycling initiatives. Her work focuses on landfill diversion, circular economies, and helping businesses in the wine industry adopt more environmentally and financially sustainable practices.
By day, she brings this same eco-conscious mindset to her role with Bayard Fox Selections, specializing in French oak barrels and organic certified yeast products. With over 25 years in the industry in production and sales, she is dedicated to helping winemakers craft exceptional wines while making sustainability a core part of the process.
Naama Brenner-Abramovitch | Recycling Specialist at Napa Recycling
Naama is an impassioned Recycling Specialist at Napa Recycling & Waste Services, where she has honed her expertise engaging with various stakeholders. She also volunteers with Feeding It Forward, a local food recovery organization. Naama has been active in Napa Climate NOW!’s Waste Reduction Committee which has been working passing the Reusable Foodware and Waste Reduction Ordinance in Napa County and other municipalities in that area. This is her third year as a NCRA board member.
Her experience spans working with Napa public and private schools, collaborating with businesses, and conducting widespread public outreach initiatives. Naama’s enthusiasm for her work and dedication to her community are evident in her love for conversing about waste management, as she eagerly educates others on waste reduction best practices and the importance of sorting resources into the correct bins. She has lived in Napa for twelve years with her husband and two children.
Explore @tressaboreswinery with Julie Johnson and learn about their commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and creating a gorgeous habitat that is teeming with life.
#regenerativeviticulture #regenerativeag #climateaction #womeninwine
In 2023 @napagreen certified member @dominusestatewinery did an LED retrofit with @mcecleanenergy saving an estimated $14,500 per year with an additional $5,800 incentive.
Read more at the link in our bio.
#energyefficiency #climateaction #wineindustry
We’re thrilled to announce the new @napagreen Board Chair, Molly Sheppard, who is the VP of Winery Strategy @spottswoodewinery, a leader in sustainability.
@mkshepp’s dedication to sustainable practices and ongoing support of the Napa Green community make her the perfect fit for this leadership role.
We’re grateful for an amazing board of industry leaders and advisors who bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and passion for climate action to support the success of Napa Green and our members!
#womeninwine #wineindustry #nonprofit
We all know that sheep are the cutest but why are they in so many vineyards?
Cori Carlson, owner of @napapastureprotein shared the ecological goals of grazing a vineyard, along with this one key takeaway at our recent @napagreen workshop.
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#woolyweeders #regenerativevineyard #soilhealth
Join us on April 9, 2026 @charleskrugwinery to explore climate smart opportunities, sustainable glass, closures and more ways to green your supply chain.
We will share case studies, hear about climate-smart and alternative packaging, clarify what materials are truly recyclable, and identify new ways to divert more waste from the landfill.
With speakers from Verallia, @naturalcorkcouncil, @cork_supply, Treasury Wine Estates, @freeflowwines, @revinobottles, @keystonecapsules, Wine Industry Zero Waste Collective, @naparecycling and more!
➡️ ticket link in bio!
#winebusiness #wineindustry #supplychainmanagement
Discover four exceptional wineries united by a commitment to sustainability, community, and thoughtful hospitality.
These wineries are not only @napagreen certified but also @bcorporation certified, and through their “B Collaborative” partnership this month, they are offering a special tasting experience: wine club members receive two complimentary tastings, and non-members can enjoy a two-for-one tasting.
Learn More by visiting these wineries.
@artesawinery
@cliffamily
@spottswoodewinery
@troisnoixwine
#winetasting #visitnapavalley
Learn why Natalie Bath, Winemaker at @ruddestate considers @napagreen an important part of their commitment of land stewardship.
#SoilHealth #WomenInWine #RegenerativeViticulture
@napagreen has had a number of growers looking for organic solutions to dealing with nematodes where vines are planted. Our partners at @lallemandplantcareusa have an OMRI approved biological solution.
Learn more in this short video!
#soilhealth #vineyardmanagement #wineindustry
Join us March 17th @grgichhillsestate to connect with cover crop expert Keith Berns, with @greencoverseed, and experienced viticulturists, to leans how you can incorporate soil health practices in your vineyard!
➡️ Registration link in bio.
#soilhealth #regenerativevineyard #covercrop
What is biochar and why is it so cool?
Hear from @napa.char to learn more.
#climateaction #soilhealth #biochar
🐝 “If you build it, they will hum” - Erin Arnsteen, Western Program Coordinator @monarchjointventure
We are grateful for everyone who attended our Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop last week! It was an amazing day @grgichhillsestate filled with bees, birds, butterflies, a community passionate about biodiversity, and experts providing resources for building biodiversity in YOUR vineyard.
#regenerativeag #biodiversity #worldwildlife #regenerativeviticulture
Join us in congratulating Megan Scott (@love.dream.breathe), our Operations Director, on 6 years at @napagreen. Megan’s positive attitude and “can do” approach to problem solving has greatly contributed to the success of Napa Green and our members.
Thanks for your work and dedication to sustainability!
📸 @brianamarieweddings
📍 @trefethenfamily
#womeninwine #womeninstem #climateaction
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!
#climateaction #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Friday night dinner dilemma?
Order takeout from @southsidenapa using promo code DONATE and 20% of your order will be donated to @napagreen.
It’s a win: win! You get dinner and @napagreen gets funding to contribute our impactful climate action work in Napa Valley.
Order online or preorder your Fried Chicken Friday pickup for February 27, 2026. Don’t forget to pair it with Napa Green certified wine! 🍽️ 🍷
#dineanddonate #nonprofit #napavalley
Join us Thursday, February 26 to learn about biodiversity in the vineyard.
🍇 Ivo Jeramaz, Winemaker & VP of Vineyards and Production at @grgichhillsestate, will welcome us to the beautiful property and illustrate the various implementation of habitat diversity they have undertaken at the American Canyon ranch.
🍇 Jo Ann Baumgartner & Sam Earnshaw from @wildfarmalliance will provide insight on how to maximize bird habitat and establish hedgerows to support the local ecology.
🍇 Erin Arnsteen from the @monarchjointventure will outline how pivotal vineyard acreage can be to support the dwindling Western Monarch populations.
🍇 Cori Carlson, owner of @napapastureprotein, will explain the ecological goals of grazing a vineyard.
🍇 Ruby Stahel from the @naparcd will join us to discuss the various resources that the RCD has to support habitat enhancement on Napa properties.
🍇 @soilrainandhope from @napagreen will talk about bees!
➡️ Ticket link in bio.
#biodiversity #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Learn about the herd of cattle calmly grazing the vineyards @ruddestate, contributing to soil health and biodiversity, in our latest post from @soilrainandhope.
➡️ Link in bio.
#climateaction #regenerativeag #regnerativeviticulture #soilhealth
