Buxton Hilbre B&B
8 White Knowle RoadBuxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9NH
T: 01298 22358
M: 07815 624609
E: info@buxtonhilbre.co.uk




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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 .
- 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 >
- 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.
