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Sustainable Tourism

 

 Proud to be a Business Supporter of Cornwall Wildlife Trust       

 

The small steps we all take locally will impact globally

 

We are located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and only 300 metres from Tintagel Cliffs a designated site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI).  Our family love this area, and we are committed to reducing the impact we have on the environment. 

Here are some of the positive steps we are continually implementing:  (Updated 2nd September 2010)

  • Ensuring maximum use of energy efficient lighting and with effective controls installed to minimise waste – time switches installed in public area lighting.

  • Our main household appliances are A or A+ rated for energy saving as an ongoing project

  • Electricity supply is 100% Renewable (Green Tariff) through EDF since October 2008

  • Oil boiler with oil tank removed and replaced by Electric boilers since November 2008

  • All our energy use is monitored for efficiency – Analysed quarterly to determine trends and implement greater efficiencies.

  • Heating & hot water demand is time controlled and managed according to weather and occupancy.  All radiators are thermostatically controlled with settings checked daily when in use. 

  • Monitoring use of our water demand – our toilet cisterns all have a water-saving device installed – using "hippo" principle devices to reduce flush volume used

  • Minimising waste by re-using and recycling whatever is possible – 

    Simple examples......

    • left over tea after breakfast service is used to water our houseplants

    • Recycling working but older appliances and furnishings through RE-SOURCE which enables re-purchase by public in cost effective manner

  • Collecting rain water in butts for watering our outside plants

  • Composting organic waste matter using standard composting bins and rotary composter

  • We use phosphate free cleaning products

  • Buying recycled paper products, from stationery to toilet paper

  • We purchase ethical and Fairtrade products as much as possible including teas, coffee, fruit and fruit juices 

  • We purchase organic products including breakfast cereals, flour, baked beans, fruit and fruit juices 

  • Buying locally sourced produce wherever possible

  • Implementing resource conscious policy in guest rooms – we recycle guest rubbish and encourage a laundry- friendly attitude.

  • Encouraging our guests to explore the local area  including provision of public transport timetables.

  • We are located in the heart of a network of footpaths and encourage our visitors to explore the area by foot (maps for local walk routes are provided).

  • Proud to be a Business supporter of Cornwall Wildlife Trust  

  • Guest payback scheme - donations to Cornwall Wildlife Trust for Julie's recipes

  • Local tradespeople and companies are used for maintenance and project work whenever possible

  • Off-setting our total business and personal carbon emissions through www.co2balance.com 

Our aim is to balance the needs of our own business and those of our guests against our desire to protect the natural surroundings in order to help maintain and enhance our 'Environmental Policy'. Bosayne is a member of the local Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project (known as the CoaST Project), Recycle for Cornwall , and the national Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS)

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