Waste Not, Want Not: Tackling Pollution and Waste

When we talk about packaging waste, the conversation usually stops at recycling. But the real issues go much deeper—from microplastics and chemical pollution to the patchy reality of recycling systems around the world.

In this session, Sustainable Wine Roundtable Research Director Peter Stanbury leads a conversation with industry experts exploring how different types of wine packaging contribute to waste and pollution—not just when thrown away, but across their entire lifecycle. We’ll look at what’s blocking more circular solutions, how the wine industry can lead on smarter waste reduction, and where real opportunities for change are starting to emerge.

Speakers

• Rui Castanheira – Supply Chain Director, Amorim Cork
• Melianthe Leeman – Global Category Director Spirits & Wines, O-I Glass
• Fred Ordway – Director of Sales and Marketing, Monterey Wine Company