1. Operating a Zero-Waste Business
Answer in 30 seconds: What you do. Why you do it. Why now. Why they (judges) should care.
Emily K. Gaddis | Co-Founder | Spirit Wine |

2. PRODUCTION
Farming practices (organic, biodynamic, conventional) affect sustainability of the product.

3. DISTRIBUTION/TRANSPORTATION
Domestic
International
Product origin and transportation determine the carbon footprint.
Source:

4. CONSUMPTION
Farming practice, additions of SO2 and the packaging type are main consumer concerns.

5. Refuse, Reduce, Re-Use, Repair, Recycle, Rot
DESIGN | COLLECT
Refuse, Reduce, Re-Use, Repair, Recycle, Rot
How we formed partnerships and redesigned operations to minimize waste and emissions.

6. Taking Action to Close the Loop
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
RESOURCE
Toxics
cleaning products, solvents, chemicals, etc.
biodegradable
non-toxic alternative
(industry specific)
ewg.com
greenbuildingsupply.com
Emissions
utilities, transportation, manufacturing
switch to clean energy (free to low-cost)
carbon sequestration
Waste
organic | inorganic
behavioral change
policy
incentives
$4.5 T Potential Economic Growth by 2030

7. Applying the framework and Questions.