Shamefully we are not doing enough, but feel that we are making in roads into doing our bit to reduce our carbon foot print and with on going targets to achieve different “green” objectives we hope that we will soon be regarded as an Eco Friendly, Green Guest House. Here are a list of our "green" achievements.
1) All our linen is 100% Egyptian Cotton with a weave of around 400 strands. Using natural fibres reduces the need for manufacturers to produce more man made fibres, using chemicals and irritants. It is well know that Cotton is a very healthy material as it allows the body to breath and though more expensive than some man made fibres, lasts longer and maintains its quality for the lifetime of the product. Unlike poly cotton sheets which tend to “go bobbly and thin with constant use and washing.”
2) Instead of providing cheap plastic beakers in the En-suite bath rooms we provide guests with cut glass tumblers. Harder wearing, completely recyclable and much more appealing to the eye than a plastic beaker.
3) The toilet paper in your room is recyclable
4) by 2009 we hope to have installed all over the property, energy efficient light bulbs.
5) Our Duvet covers are covered in 100% cotton with micro fibre - hypoallergenic material. Dust mites and other creepy crawlies do not like Micro fibre as it is not an ideal habitat for them to live and breed in.
6) Our mattresses are Organically cleaned with natural products that are chemical free, completely recyclable and help to reduce 98% of dust mites and other creepy crawlies breeding in them.
7) By the same token, we have a contract with a local company who also clean our carpets using organic products to keep our carpets clean and free from harmful allergens.
8) We only buy our food products Locally, and try where possible to use Organic, seasonal and locally produced to help reduce food miles. Which also reduces unnecessary packaging. We try to remember to use our recycled shopping bags instead of plastic bags.
9) We recycle our kitchen waste and garden waste in the compost up the top of the garden and plough the resulting compost back into the garden to improve soil quality and fertility.
10) We recycle our waste paper and cardboard and have a contract with the local council to take our recyclable waste to a recycling centre. Our wine and beer bottles are recycled in the same way too!
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