Rinse & Repeat: Addressing the Carbon Footprint of Bottles & Packaging
The wine industry faces a glass crunch: recycling struggles and imported bottles raise concerns. Join us for a journey into the world of refillable bottles and alternative wine packaging. Discover the environmental and economic benefits and learn how you can be part of the solution. Together, let's raise a glass to a sustainable future for wine!
Adam Rack
Co-Founder & Sustainability Steward│Revino
Adam Rack, Founder and COO of Revino, leverages his extensive experience in the wine industry, rooted in sustainability-driven practices, to propel the company's mission forward. Adam's passion for environmental responsibility was cultivated early on, influenced by his family's farm and was reinforced by his time in Colorado. Following his degree from Kansas State University, he settled in Milwaukie, Oregon, where he found his calling in the wine industry, particularly drawn to its connection between land and consumer. Joining Coopers Hall Winery in 2015, Adam's innovative spirit led him to leadership, where he expanded the visibility of keg wines and pioneered refillable packaging. Amidst the pandemic, Adam's resourcefulness flourished as he expanded Revino's refillable offerings, culminating in the launch of the country's first refillable-only wine club, showcasing his commitment to sustainability and business acumen.
Keenan O’Hern
CEO & Sustainability Steward│Revino
Keenan O'Hern, Founder and CEO, is a dedicated leader committed to fostering sustainable change and leaving a lasting impact on his community. Inspired by Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots event in 2008, he developed a deep respect for the environment through activities like raft guiding and mountaineering, embracing principles like Leave No Trace. As a community member, dad, and witness to reuse infrastructure, Keenan is deeply concerned about future generations. With a B.A. in Marketing and an MBA in Strategic Management, Keenan is also certified in business analytics and change management. His passion for sustainability led him to found Revino, aiming to implement the circular economy in Oregon and beyond, inspired by European practices of bottle refilling. Prior to Revino, Keenan co-founded digital marketing companies and worked as a consultant, demonstrating his commitment to addressing environmental challenges and driving real change for a sustainable future.
Anna Brittain
Executive Director│Napa Green
Anna has worked locally, nationally and internationally on environmental management and policy with organizations ranging from the environmental economics think tank Resources for the Future in Washington, DC to the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Hanoi, Vietnam. She has spent over 12 years facilitating and growing sustainability in the wine industry, with an expertise in communications and certification standards. Anna has served as a lead sustainability consultant with Ontario Craft Wineries, Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia, Crimson Wine Group, the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, and individual wineries including Benziger Family Winery.
Anna has helped lead the growth of the Napa Green program since 2015, and stepped into the position of Executive Director of the now independent non-profit in fall 2019. In 2022 and 2023, she led the launch of the action-oriented RISE Climate & Wine Symposium (formerly THRIVES), with 65+ expert speakers, 40+ sustainability sponsors, and 750+ guests. In 2023, Anna was named by the Wine Enthusiast as a Future 40 Tastemaker, and Wine Business Monthly as a Wine Industry Leader. In 2024, she was included in The Imbibe 75: "People and places that will shape the way we drink in 2024 and beyond."
Anna has a Master’s of Environmental Science & Management from the Bren School at UC Santa Barbara and a BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Williams College.