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In August 2005 work
commenced on a joint-funded project between the Australian Grape and Wine
Research and Development Corporation (GWRDC) and the Riverina
Winemakers’ Association (RWA) to audit and review winery solid waste
streams management. This project was completed in December 2006 (see Solid
Waste Executive Summary).
The
project spearheaded the formation of the RWA’s One
Vision Environment Program and the establishment of the Riverina
wine industry’s Environment
Policy and inaugural
Environmental Compliance and Awareness Seminar - “helping
wineries to help themselves and
ensure a sustainable future for the wine industry and wider community.”
As a result of these initiatives, it has been acknowledged publicly the Riverina wine industry is a national leader on environmental stewardship – “No other wine region in Australia is able to claim such a proactive approach to environmental management,” (Winemakers Federation of Australia, August 2006). It is the partnership between the GWRDC and the RWA which has been the cornerstone to driving this progress.
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