5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day at Home

Food waste is one of the largest contributors to landfill emissions (8-10% of the annual global greenhouse gas emissions, nearly 5 times the total emissions from the aviation sector) — but composting turns scraps into soil. Use your green or brown bin if your city offers compost pickup.

If you have a yard, consider starting your own compost pile or bin. It’s easier than you might think — and the results are garden gold. Even without a full setup, you can try trench composting by burying food scraps directly in the soil.

New to composting? Here's a great guide from the EPA to get started.

Did you know? Domaine Carneros corks are 100% natural and can be composted at home. If using municipal compost, check your local guidelines to confirm they accept cork.

Whether it’s a walk to the weekend farmers market, a bike ride to brunch, or using public transit when possible, every car-free trip helps cut emissions.

Domaine Carneros fun fact: We offer a carpool incentive for employees to reduce our footprint — together. Does your company encourage carpooling? If not, make the suggestion!

Refillable water bottles are an easy swap that makes a lasting impact. Same goes for reusable grocery bags and wine totes.

Did you know? Our glass bottles are fully recyclable, and our labels are printed on 100% recycled paper.

Replace disposable containers with sustainable options like glass containers, stainless steel bento boxes, or beeswax wraps. High-quality products from companies like Stasher, W&P Porter, and U-Konserve are durable, stylish, and designed for long-term use.

Inside the Winery: 90% of our waste is composted or recycled. Shifting away from Ziploc bags in our winery kitchen has kept 3,200 bags a year out of the waste stream.

A patch of wildflowers, lavender, or native blooms can support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects — and you don’t need a yard to play a part. Try planting pollinator-friendly blooms in pots on your balcony, patio, or windowsill. Every little patch of green counts.

In our Estate Vineyards: We plant cover crops between vine rows to naturally nourish the soil, and also insectary wildflowers to encourage pollinators and support local ecosystems

This Earth Day, we invite you to take a moment to reflect, celebrate the progress we’re making together, and raise a glass to this magical planet we call home.

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