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Elim Lodge
and the Environment
We live in
one of the most beautiful and undeveloped areas of England. Like
all areas, however, it is under threat, and we want to preserve
it for future generations, whilst ensuring continued sustainable
communities. To this end, we are active in the Cumbria Green Business
Forum www.cgbf.co.uk
This was set up by a group of us to provide local businesses with
access to information, to share environmental best practice, and
lobby for improvements in local infrastructure and policies. Elim
Lodge's environmental performance has been audited by the Green
Tourism Business Scheme, achieving a Silver award, and we are proud
to be Associate Fundraisers for the Tourism and Conservation Partnership,
raising funds to aid conservation.
ELIM
LODGE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
We
believe that we have a responsibility to minimise the effect that
we have on the environment in general, and the Lake District in
particular. We pledge to continue to improve our own practices,
and encourage our guests to enjoy the area, without damaging it.
To this end, we aim to:
- Reduce
our energy requirement by use of low energy bulbs, timers on heating,
hot water and external lighting, appropriate kettles, and turning
off equipment on standby. We ask our guests to turn off televisions,
lights and phone chargers when not in use.
- Recycle
paper, glass, cans and garden waste, and other items as facilities
become available. Our guests can help by putting newspapers, bottles,
cans and leaflets alongside the bins in the room.
- Provide
information for guests to travel to Elim Lodge by train and coach,
and to get around the Lakes by bus, boat and cycle.
- Conserve
water where practical, by use of lower toilet flush volumes, towel
replacement policy, and garden watering. from rainwater
- Purchase
locally and responsibly where appropriate
We choose to
holiday in Scotland each year, in a quiet but stunning location,
some 15 miles from Loch Ness. If you fancy staying in a superb cottage,
please check out our friends at www.guisachanholidays.com
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