Local MP congratulates Yealands on Green Ribbon Award
The Green Ribbon Awards recognise
those who are taking practical action to deal with critical
environmental challenges such as improving water and air quality,
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing waste, and boosting
biodiversity by protecting coasts and oceans” Auchinvole says.
“Yealands
Estate has wineries throughout New Zealand and exports wine to 65
countries. They have demonstrated a strong commitment to using green
technology, achieving Sustainable Winegrowing Certification.
“They
have implemented innovative approaches to reduce the environmental
impact of their operations, for example using sheep to graze between the
vines, avoiding the need for sprays and tractor mowers.
“Yealands
has also implemented many practical projects such as developing 25
wetlands, using solar panels and wind turbines to supplement electricity
supplies, and harvesting rainwater from roofs.
“Yealands has
made good use of technology and methods to reduce their environmental
impact. They have demonstrated that green technology can contribute to
better economic performance providing an excellent example for others in
the horticultural and agricultural sector.
“Yealands Estate has
been consistently at the forefront of environmental best practice
solutions, which has contributed to company profitability and
international respect for our wine sector” says King.
The awards
had more than 280 entries this year, an increase of 68 on last year.
This shows that more and more New Zealanders are taking action to
improve our environment.
