Buxton Hilbre B&B

8 White Knowle Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9NH

T: 01298 22358
M: 07815 624609

E: info@buxtonhilbre.co.uk

Reduce at Buxton Hilbre Bed and Breakfast

We are constantly making changes to reduce our energy consumption, and the main ways are outlined for you. Through bulk-buying from Suma, an ethical wholesale cooperative, we reduce packaging and food miles, not only for ourselves but for our friends and family, too. Our milk comes is delivered in reusable glass bottles from a local farm and dairy. All our cleaning products and complimentary toiletries are fully bio-degradable, and we only use washable serviettes and table cloths. We are always on the lookout for ‘greener’ products, and recently discovered “soap nuts” laundry product that we can use 3 times and then compost. We are seriously researching the feasibility of generating our own electricity through solar, ground source heat or even wind power. Watch this space….!

Reuse at Buxton Hilbre Bed and Breakfast

We try to make the most of all materials and re-use wherever possible. We have been amazed at just how many plastic bottles we have saved since refilling detergent and toiletry bottles, and our fruit trees are really thriving on our home-made compost. We have always reused plastic bags as bin liners, but now that we have introduced a reusable shopping bag for guests to use during their stay, we have had to source biodegradable bin bags instead. The reusable bags have been kindly donated by Derby University along with information for guests about ‘The Dome Campus’ and what they offer here in Buxton. We are delighted with the opportunity for this partnership.

Recycle at Buxton Hilbre Bed and Breakfast

In addition to the extensive recycling provided by High Peak Borough Council, we also collect tetra packs and plastic bottles, plastic wrapping and batteries that we take to appropriate sites. We compost all fruit, vegetable and tea/coffee scraps, and provide a ‘green box’ with guidance so that you can get involved with “sorting at source.” We are proud to be recycling as much as 80% of our and your household waste.