Estimates from WRAP indicate that the carbon footprint of all alcohol consumed in the UK is 1.5% of the total UK greenhouse gas emissions of which one quarter is attributable to wine. 

Environmental and sustainability issues are pushing their way further up the European and UK political and media agenda. Consumers are increasingly aware of issues such as packaging waste, recycling and carbon emissions. The environmental agenda potentially presents both threats and opportunities for the WSTA and its members. There are links below to some key areas of work including carbon footprinting, bottle lightweighting, recycling, bulk importation and UK bottling.

The WSTA works with Government departments and related organisations to ensure that the membership is kept up to date. We will also continue to commission research and work with our members to seek opportunities, where appropriate, to engage in various ongoing initiatives.

Links to key areas:

• Biodiversity
• Bulk importation & UK bottling
• Carbon footprinting
• Glass bottle lightweighting
• Glass recycling
• Packaging Waste Regulations
• Plastics
• Waste Strategy

For more information, please contact Amy Hefford (  or 020 7089 3881)