LAVENDER HOTELS ENVIRONMENTAL POLICYAll management and staff at Lavender Hotels recognise and accept that our operations have an effect on the local, regional and countrywide environment. It is our objective to minimise these effects. At Lavender Hotels we are committed to a policy of reasonable environment management.
Wherever possible the company will foster environmental awareness and understanding to all employees with regular updates via heads of department meetings. Environmental Policy Activity DetailsLow energy light bulbs throughout the hotels and timers where appropriate. All glass, cans, plastic bottles, card board etc is collected for recycling. Where ever possible, local fair trade and GM free products are used. Bed linen is changed once per week or for each new guest. This reduces water and detergent use. Towels are only changed when placed in the bath or shower. Boilers will be replaced whenever possible for more energy efficient. Bedroom TVs switched off (not standby) together with guest notification. Waste items donated to charity wherever possible. All printer cartridges are recycled. Batteries to be taken to specific battery recycling points.
Guests can assist us by:Re-using towels where every possible Turning off lights/televisions and close curtains Turn down room heating if it is too hot, rather than opening your window and heating the local houses. Handing in any used batteries to the hotel reception.
Lavender Hotels has entered the Green Tourism Business Scheme and is awaiting grading shortly.
Should you wish to find out more about the scheme please click on the link below.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
Visitor CharterConserve energy- Reduce energy by switching off lights and closing windows if heating is on.
The Energy Saving Trust provides information on what you can do at home.
Give the car a rest-Leave the car behind, if only for a day. Walk, cycle or use public transport.
Shop local-Use local products, they give you a flavour of the area and help support local communities. We are fortunate to have some fantastic producers of food, drink, arts and crafts in our region. Ask about local markets or local and regional organic produce.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle-Try to avoid overly packaged goods and say no to that extra carrier bag. Try and recycle any waste you have.
Be Water Wise-Please use water wisely. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and adhere to towel policies or other water saving initiatives.
Respect Nature- Help us to look after the landscape and wildlife by not littering, guarding against fire and using footpaths and cycle-ways responsibly.
Support Green Tourism Businesses-There are hundreds of businesses trying to reduce their environmental impacts through the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Businesses are awarded Bronze, Sliver and Gold for their efforts to be more environmentally responsible.
Further Help
Below are some simple links to external sites that can aid you in planning your journey on public transport or hiring a bike.
North West Journey Planner
Cycle Hire
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