Reduce, re-use and recycle

• Dual flush toilets to save water
• Installation of low energy light bulbs
• Walk in showers to encourage guests to use the shower instead of the bath resulting in water saving
• Dedicated recycling unit
• Re-use of furniture fittings and uniforms after our refurbishments by donating to local charities and businesses
• Recycling of obsolete IT equipment through local charities, in accordance with WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive)

Everyday actions

• Have a dedicated environmental group driving forward new initiatives
• On going environmental and awareness training
• Replace bed linen every other day unless on request
• Provide newspapers on request to avoid wastage and recycle any spares
• Weekly monitoring of water/gas/electricity consumption to aid reducing consumption levels
• Bulk purchase of concentrate chemicals
• Refillable chemical containers
• Compact waste so less collections required
• Use bio-degradable refuse sacks
• Re-use towels on guest request
• Re-usable cotton bags for promotional material
• Encourage cycle to work and have provided cycle rack facilities
• Encourage local transport and provide information on their facilities
• Provide environmental awareness and training as part of the induction program
• Purchase recycled paper and other goods
• Recycling of paper, plastic, card board, glass, polythene wrappers, tin cans, plastic cups, mobile phones, waste cooking oil, toner cartridges, batteries and fluorescent tubes

Local support

• Provide information on walks, wildlife and parks for our guests
• Provide local transport services information to our staff and guests
• Provide cycle hire information along with details of various cycle routes
• Provide complimentary secure bicycle parking for staff and guests
• Use local produce where possible
• Use organic produce where possible

Latest initiatives

• Keypark systems control lighting, heating and air coolers when room not in use
• Building management systems are in place to control temperatures throughout the building
• Existing lifts have been replaced with energy efficient lifts
• Energy saving lighting, dimmers and motion detectors are in place
• Heat pump heat recovery dishwasher
• Use of cold cathode lighting