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At this St Ives hotel accommodation we have a strict recycling policy. Approximately 60%+ of waste is recycled, including guests rubbish. Our central heating is supplied by a condensing boiler rated at 95% efficient (the highest available at the time of purchase). All 24hr lights are low energy or LED and the vast majority of other lights are low energy or controlled with dimmers. Our room information empowers guests, by making them aware that they have the power to save tons of Co2 emissions and wasted energy by simply turning off the light switches when they leave the room. Notices in all rooms asking guests to request clean towels to reduce water and detergent consumption. (in place for over 5 years).
All our copy paper is recycled. All our printed material is on recycled (FSC approved) paper, printed with vegetable based inks and 90% of the time printed within Cornwall. All our wood floors are either FSC approved and our floor finishes are environmentally friendly. Our ethical fish purchasing policy, in line with guidelines from the Marine Conservation Society including supporting Seafood Cornwall Initiative.
We have introduced environmentally friendly cleaning products to the St Ives hotel accommodation via M&A Environmental products catalogue. Approx 60-70% of our cleaning products are environmentally friendly and we use Ecotricity to supply electricity. We are currently a Platinum Supporters of the Marine Conservation Society and corporate sponsor of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
All our staff at St Ives hotel accommodation are local. We support our staff through courses and college and last year 2 members of staff gained NVQs. 3 members of staff have attained level 2 in a sustainable tourism course.
We have a strong emphasis on using food of the highest quality producers and suppliers in Cornwall and actively promote quality Cornish. All professional services for the St Ives hotel accommodation are located within Cornwall.
We were the first and only hotel in Cornwall to introduce a ‘sustainable tourism contribution scheme’ in March 2005, adding £1 to each room per night. 100% of monies raised goes to The Marine Conservation Society. This is voluntary and guests can ‘opt out’ should they wish. We have raised over £12000 to date.
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