Buxton Hilbre B&B

8 White Knowle Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9NH

T: 01298 22358
M: 07815 624609

E: info@buxtonhilbre.co.uk

Buxton Hilbre Environmental Policy

Buxton Hilbre B&B is committed to minimising its environmental impacts where possible. Action is being taking in the following areas:

Waste

Reduce

• We avoid purchasing over packaged goods wherever possible
• Vegetables are delivered via the Wild Carrot (EQM business) green box scheme – with minimal packaging
• Items are bought in bulk where possible (usually from Suma in Halifax)
• Home cooking from scratch reduces packaging
• Milk is delivered in glass bottles

Reuse

• Both sides of the paper are always used
• Egg boxes are returned
• Daisybank Apiaries (EQM business) jars are returned
• Glass jars are used for home made jam and marmalade
• Carrier bags are used to line waste paper bins
• Detergent bottles are refilled from bulk bottles

Recycle

• Paper, cardboard, glass, tins, cans, plastic bottles, plastic wrap and tetrapacs are all taken for recycling
• Compostable food waste is put on the home compost heap

Energy

• 80% of light bulbs have been converted to energy efficient alternatives
• Roof windows help improve natural light and reduce the need for artificial lighting
• The landings are fitted with an ultra low energy moon light
• The loft is insulated – currently building works include adding ceiling insulation to the kitchen
• Double glazing on the upper two floors
• Modern efficient gas boiler
• Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) on all radiators
• Radiators regularly bled of air to improve the efficiency levels of the central heating
• Heating is operated by a programmable timer
• Curtains are drawn at dusk to keep in the heat
• Foil radiator reflectors are fitted to some radiators
• The hot water tank is heavily insulated
• Showers run off the mains hot water tank rather than using electric showers
• The newer white goods are A rated – all future purchases will be A or A+/A++ rated for energy efficiency
• The older less efficient fridge has a SavaPlug fitted to reduce energy use
• The dishwasher and washing machine are only operated when full and on as low a temperature as possible
• All laundry is either air dried or hung over the Aga
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• Sheets are rinsed / put through a quick wash if appropriate
• Electrical items are switched off where possible (as opposed to leaving them on standby)
• The main TV is a more energy efficient LCD model

Water

• The dishwasher and washing machine are A rated for water efficiency
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• The hose (which is rarely used) has been fitted with a spray nozzle
• Toilets are either dual / low flush or have been fitted with a savaflush bag
• There are no dripping taps
• The hot water system is very effective removing the need to ‘draw off’ a large amount of cold water before hot water is provided

Purchasing

• Wherever possible we use local suppliers and seek to use goods and services which do not have a negative environmental impact

Environmental Quality Mark

We are proud to be holders of this prestigious award. The EQM is a local quality scheme to promote and protect the environment and provide a business network for sustainable practices We would love to hear your comments on any aspect.For more information visit the EQM website.