Red White & Green

   This is an update from Paxton Wines that have featured on the blog previously (July 2009) regarding their commitment to sustainable farming practice, organics and bio dynamic principles.

In January 2008 Paxton (McLaren Vale South Australia) became the first Australian Winery to join the 1% For the Planet Group a global organisation of environmentally aware businesses  that donate 1% of their annual sales to environmental causes. Since its establishment in 2002 1%FTP has grown into a global community  and consists of 1,246 companies and a network of 1,837 environmental organisations world wide. With their second donation Paxton is continuing  to support a local group “Friends of Aldinga Scrub” who continue to work with revegetation & weed control, with the aim to  protect and improve habitat for threatened and endangered plant species. This group are working tirelessly to protect and conserve the last remaining area of native coastal vegetation of the Adelaide plane.

General Manager of Paxton`s Toby Bekkers comments “We are incredibly proud to be a member of 1% FTP and support this inspiring organisation which is connecting like minded businesses around the world who are financially committed to environmental protection”.  

With all the businesses involved donating to environmental projects whether it is in their own areas or not, collectively they are making a difference and should be applauded for their commitment to a sustainable future.

Congratulations also to Seresin Estate.  At the recent Organics Aotearoa Conference in New Zealand  Seresin was  awarded  Organic Producer of the Year.  The annual awards recognise people and organisations leading the way in organics.