Energy Use
98% use of energy efficient lighting, using compact fluorescent and LED lighting.
100% green power
Solar evacuated tubes installed to heat water
Natural gas used for boosting of hot water supply when required
(no-one will go without a hot shower!)
Photo voltaic cells provide approx. 60-70% of all energy needs
and feed back into the main grid when not required
Air conditioning using inverter technology


Water Use
Smart flush toilets
Highest water saving rating for all taps and shower heads.


Waste
Composting of green waste using Aerobin treatment system
Recycling facilities for paper waste and bottles.
Disposal of toxic products such as paint, cartridges,
light bulbs using appropriate collection facilities.


Design
Passive solar principles incorporated into design of retreats,
Louvre windows allow cross flow ventilation of cooling north east breezes in summer.
Fully insulated walls, ceiling and floors.
Use of environmentally sustainable building materials where possible including
Australian plantation pine and bamboo flooring.
No rainforest hardwood used in construction - including the decks.
Building materials were chosen according to their sustainability and impact
on the environment to the best of our ability and knowledge.


Product Choice
Use of recycled paper, office paper, printer cartridges, rechargeable batteries
Marketing material uses recycled paper and vegetable ink dyes.
L'Occitane toiletry products chosen to minimise waste
using refillable bottles from bulk recyclable containers.
All cleaning products used in the retreats are as environmentally friendly
as possible using recyclable containers.


We are attempting to do our best to minimise the way our accommodation
impacts on the environment. We acknowledge that most of the measures we have taken
are small, however our policy is to continue to constantly strive
to lessen our environmental footprint. The measures that we have taken will be
monitored and recorded and published on our website in future.


For more information about tourism and the environment,
please visit the ecohotel web directory



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