On October 16, 2017 Maverick’s MavGreen Earth Program began with the idea in mind to continue our responsibility to lead in an effort for a sustainable green company in packaging for the wine industry.

The newly formed company, Green Earth Solutions, has partnered with Maverick to help bring recycling to Ukiah and surrounding Northern California locations by allowing Maverick to begin recycling stretch film per the State of California standards as managed by Cal Recycle, corrugated cardboard and upcycling our wooden pallets.

As part of the Cal Recycle program, Green Earth Solutions' Adam Hewitt, pictured above in the middle accepting an award from Maverick on his work in sustainability with our team and pictured to each side of him is Alia Diaz, Purchasing Generalist and Adrian Lopez, Strategic Sourcing Manager for Maverick presenting the award. Hewitt, has said his company is one of only two companies in the state the reports directly to California on recycling and is the only company located in Northern California to be recognized.

Since the inception of this program at Maverick and the newly formed business, here have been numerous companies in the Ukiah area alone that are working on their sustainable efforts. Through this same process Pamela’s Products, Rainbow Ag, Mendo Mill, Willits Unified School District, and Northbrook Health Care that are large supporters and businesses in the community and other smaller companies that have begun their own programs giving back to the environment.

Maverick is fortunate to have created this new program in our sustainability initiative and have seen in just a mere 3 months the following which is helping us change the way we recycle:

• 56 Tons of Stretch Film Recycled

• 7 Tons of Cardboard Recycled

• 407 Pallets Upcycled

Through our MavGreen Earth Program this has resulted in the following positive environmental impacts:

• 119 Trees Saved

• 101,000 Gallons of Water Saved

• 789 Barrels of Oil Saved

• 1,398 cubic yards of landfill space saved

• 255,600 KWH of energy saved

Maverick’s continued dedication to sustainability provides our team a wealth of resources, helping to create a positive impact and giving back to the earth in a monumental way. With these results forecasting only a 3 month period Maverick looks to create a future that for our company that consistently delivers results and improvements in sustainability.