Environmental Policy and Accreditations

Queenstown Wine Trail is committed to the environment and takes active steps to minimise the impact of our operation. Current environmental initiatives of Queenstown Wine Trail:

• We are proud to be using Bio-Diesel in our vehicles, which is a mixture of rapeseed oil and used cooking oil from food business. 
• Our vehicles are serviced and maintained regularly which helps reduce fuel usage and carbon emissions.
• Through monitoring fuel, mileage and the amount of people travelling we are able to make vehicle choices which have the least impact on our environment.
• We use cold water and only biodegradable cleaning products to wash our vehicles.
• Our members of staff are trained in emission-reducing driving techniques, waste management, water and energy conservation.
• We use refillable ink cartridges.
• We ensure that all our printing material and products are sustainably sourced.
• Any waste is recycled. 
• The majority of the vineyards visited are Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Accredited Vineyards – for more information see http://wineinf.nzwine.com/sustainability.asp