Environmental Policy

These are some of the ways we hope to make a difference:

Reduce

• Thermostatic radiator valves on all radiators.
• Hot water thermostat set at 60°C.
• Showers in all rooms.
• Supporting local economy by sourcing all produce from within The National Park or within 20 miles.
• A number of low energy bulbs have been fitted. Others have been identified with a short-term programme to replace.
• All accessible hot water and heating pipes insulated.
• Locally sourced supply of sustainable wood used on log fires.
• Water from the stream in the garden is used to water plants.
• Programme to use 'A' rated electrical appliances for replacements.
• Toilet 'Hippos' fitted to reduce water consumption.

Reuse

• Free range eggs collected from our own hens so no packaging.
• Please use refillable toiletries etc.
• Use of recycled paper products for toilet paper/tissues etc.

Recycle

• Council doorstep recycling of bottles, cans and paper.
• Garden and kitchen waste is composted.
• Shoes go to a local collection site.
• Old magazines and Christmas/Birthday cards to local schools for project use.
• Plastic bottles are taken to a recycle site at Hawkshead.

Dispose

• Use of local council waste disposal depot for all suitable products.
• You may like to help in the following ways.
• Please do not leave any unnecessary lights on when you go out.
• At night please close the curtains before you go out.

Please do not leave the TV in stand-by mode.

• You can adjust the radiator valves in the bedroom and bathroom to suit your own comfort. (Too high a setting and having the windows open at the same time will only contribute to wasting energy.)
• Ensuring that in winter months the front door is kept closed to retain heat.
• Support local businesses...it helps to keep them viable for all of us.
• Please place papers and bottles at the side of your room's waste bin as it helps with our recycling efforts.

Thank you.