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Latest
initiative - 3.8kWp Solar PV panel system installed
to rear of property - December 2011
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Replacement
of all double glazed windows (total 42 units) in property with high
efficiency K glass type to reduce heat loss and eliminate draughts
following building insulation survey conducted by Business Link
Cornwall - October
2010
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Monitor,
record and analise key room temperatures and humidity levels against
outside conditions and daily published internet forecasts for the
local area - commenced
September 2010
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Ensuring maximum use of energy
efficient lighting and with effective controls installed to minimise
waste – time switches installed in public area lighting.
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Main household appliances are
A or A+ rated for energy saving as an ongoing project
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Electricity
supply is 100% Green Business Tariff - since October 2008
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Oil
boiler with oil tank removed and replaced by Electric boilers since November
2008
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All
energy use is monitored, recorded and analised for efficiency – to determine trends and
implement greater efficiencies
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Heating & hot water
demand is
time controlled and managed according to weather and occupancy
levels.
All radiators are thermostatically controlled with settings
checked daily when in use
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Installation
of reflective shields behind radiators - minimising heat loss
through walls - space heating more efficient - reduction in overall
heating demand from boilers - reduction in energy use
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Monitoring use of
water
demand – toilet cisterns all have a water-saving device
installed – using "hippo" principle devices to reduce flush volume
used
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Minimising
landfill waste by re-using and
recycling whatever is possible –
Simple
examples......
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Left over tea
from teapots served during breakfast is used to water houseplants
- they love the minerals and thrive
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Old
linen and textiles re-created into patchwork items and soft
furnishings
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Recycling
working but older appliances and furnishings through RE-SOURCE
in Bodmin
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Donating
used/surplus equipment to local charities or church as
appropriate
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Storing
all used tetrapaks and appropriate plastic food containers for
re-cycling at Tavistock Re-cycling Centre (Devon) which accepts items
not currently re-cycled in Cornwall
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Collecting rain water in butts
for watering our outside plants - No tap water has been required for
outdoor plants since 2007
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Composting organic
kitchen waste
matter using standard composting bins and a revolutionary rotary
composter - composting
efficiency timescale reduced to 10-weeks
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Use
of phosphate free cleaning
products only
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Buying recycled paper products,
from stationery to toilet paper
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Purchasing
ethical and Fairtrade products as much as possible
including teas, coffee, fruit and fruit juices
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Purchasing organic products including breakfast cereals, flour, baked
beans, fruit and fruit juices
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Buying locally sourced produce
wherever possible
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Implementing resource conscious
policy in guest rooms – recycling guest rubbish and encourage a
laundry- friendly attitude
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Encouraging
guests to explore
the local area including provision of public transport
timetables
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Tintagel
is located in the heart of a
network of footpaths - guests are encouraged to explore the area
by foot (maps for local footpaths and cycling routes are provided)
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Proud
to be a Business
supporter of Cornwall
Wildlife Trust since 2009
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Guest
payback scheme - donations to Cornwall Wildlife Trust for Julie's
cake and bread recipes
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Local tradespeople and companies
are used for maintenance and project work whenever possible
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Off-setting
total business and personal carbon emissions through www.co2balance.com -
Stoves for Africa, tree planting
projects
