Our Commitment to the Environment
 


Our Commitment to the Environment

  • It is our aim to do as much as possible to lessen our impact on the environment and to contribute to the local community and local economy.
  • We will try to be as environmentally friendly as possible, helping guests to be aware of what we are doing and what they can do here (and at home).
REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
  • Our outside lighting is on a time clock. We will use energy efficient light bulbs where ever possible inside and outside the house.
  • We have Ecoflow units on the house heating systems and to our vehicles to increase fuel efficiency and REDUCE harmful emissions.
  • All our radiators have independent thermostatic controls and we have thermostatic showers with special economy flow shower heads.
  • We encourage guests to REDUCE water, by placing signs in the bathrooms to this effect.
  • Toilet, kitchen and tissue paper used in the house is made with RECYCLED paper.
  • Whenever possible we use economy electricity overnight to run our washing machines and dishwasher.
  • When we replace appliances we try to get energy and water efficient alternatives. (A or B rated if possible).
  • From spring onwards we always line dry all our towels and sheets.
  • We produce our own range of vegetable based shower gel and hand cream which we provide in the guest rooms.
  • We RECYCLE paper, glass, cans and plastic. We compost all our vegetable and garden waste. (We also have a Wormery).
  • We REUSE as much paper as possible and use RECYCLED paper in our office.
  • We try to minimize the use of chemicals in our gardens and actively encourage wildlife with bird feeders, nesting boxes and insect houses.
  • We encourage our guests to support our local pubs, restaurants and local attractions.
  • We source all our food locally and support our local bakers, butchers, farm shop, village shop and farmers market.
  • A bike store is available and cycle hire can be arranged.
  • Public transport is quite limited but we can help with timetables on request.
  • Local walks are provided for trips from Embleton.

Edward, Rosemary and John Silver - January 2006.

 
 
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