How can bulk spirit imports be arranged to reduce packaging waste?

Members have successfully arranged bulk spirit imports in large containers to minimise single-bottle packaging waste. The most established route is through **ecoSpirits**, a producer specialising in sustainable spirits, which is distributed in the UK by **Mangrove**. Members report working with ecoSpirits for over a year and participating in their global climate partnership.

**Specific tactics and contacts:** - **ecoSpirits + Mangrove** — Contact Zdenek Kastenak (zdenek.kastanek@proofandcompany.com), who leads the eco spirits programme. Members have successfully imported tequila in 200-litre drums this way. - **Bulk drum format** — The standard approach is 200-litre drums, which significantly reduces packaging waste compared to individual bottles. - **Volume requirement** — Members note this works "great if you've got the volume," implying a minimum order threshold applies.

**Caveats:** Some spirits are trickier to source this way (mezcal was flagged as potentially difficult, though members note ecoSpirits "somehow made it work" with tequila and it "maybe could work out with mezcal too"). Sourcing non-ecoSpirits products in bulk requires direct negotiation with producers and may not be possible for all categories. Members recommend contacting ecoSpirits directly to discuss what's feasible for your specific spirit type.