Examines production methods to reduce the corporate carbon footprint Tallies up the environmental impacts of wine consumption, such the use of resources (water, energy), shipping, recycling glass containers, etc. Explores several methods of the biological treatment of wastewater from wine production and growing Considers the use of recycled wastewater in growing and production Looks at product loss rates caused by different types of bottle closures, by consumers’ disposal of wine, etc. Studies the use of eco-labels as part of a new wave of environmental policy that emphasizes information disclosure as a tool to encourage environmentally friendly practices Analyzes customer buying habits, such as customers’ willingness to pay for sustainable or organic wine Investigates how family wine businesses may be more sustainably oriented with the transgenerational adoption of sustainable practices Summary Toward a Sustainable Wine Industry: Green Enology in Practice takes a broad look at the emerging trend of using sustainable wine production methods and business practices. It covers a multitude of aspects of the sustainable wine industry, including production methods, recycling efforts, customer behavior, sustainable business practices, and more. The wine sector, which plays a big role in the agricultural industry around the world, has been facing increasing pressure to fulfill legal environmental requirements while maintaining a competitive position in a global market. Concern for the environment and rising costs have led to an increased interest in sustainable wine production practices. This valuable compendium addresses this trend and looks at different sectors within the wine industry. In all, the book provides a multi-faceted examination of the important aspects of the increasingly necessary and growing sustainable movement. The book aims to shed valuable light on how to build an integrated sustainable business and development system in the wine industry.
- ISBN: 9781771881258
- Editorial: Apple Academic Press, Inc.
- Encuadernacion: Tela
- Páginas: 302
- Fecha Publicación: 06/05/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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