Loch Ness B&B in Lewiston, Scotland
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
We have implemented numerous green measures to help protect the environment, these include using AA & A Energy Rated appliances, energy saving light bulbs, recycling glass, aluminium and paper products and using recyclable products. We compost bed & breakfast and home items, such as paper, egg shells, egg boxes, and we recycle glass and aluminium and excess old paper is used for fuel for log fires. We have a double flush system on all toilets and notices for guests regarding towel washing in all rooms to conserve water. We have energy saving light bulbs throughout the bed & breakfast and electricity is monitored throughout year. We have bird feeders and bird books in the B&B and gardens. Dead wood in the woodlands is left to encourage insects. We use non-toxic cleaning products and recycled black bags and toilet roll.
We have loft and wall insulation to retain heat and reduce costings. The loft panelling boards and thermostatic boiler for the water heater are regularly checked for correct temperature. We have draught excluders and double glazed windows. We have our Green Mission Statement in all guest information booklets, in reception booklets and on our website and we have notices identifying green issues throughout the bed & breakfast. In our office we monitor electricity and consumable statistics. We use recycled paper for stationery, recycle ink cartridges and use recycled ink cartridges. We try to use e-mail instead of postage and printing.
All breakfast produce is bought from local shops and Free Range eggs are from the village, from a friend’s Free Range chickens. Our children go to the village nursery and a village childminder, therefore retaining employment and money in the village. Village amenities and local ‘things to do’ are listed in folders present in all bedrooms. The village amenities folders include all local food menus from catering establishments, leaflets displaying local events and activities. Visitor guides and information packs are displayed in all guest rooms, including lounge/dining room where additional information including walking maps, cycling routes, nature books and area maps are visible.
Community
We are conscious that the actions of each and every one of us have an impact on the environment. At Aslaich we are committed to providing an excellent quality of service for our guests whilst also minimising the environmental impact of our business activities. By doing so we hope (albeit in a small way) to help maintain the surrounding beauty and wildlife of Lewiston, Drumnadrochit and Loch Ness for the enjoyment of all who live here and visit.
A symbol of our commitment is our membership of the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Under this scheme we have achieved a Silver Award, a good grading of which we are extremely proud of.
At Aslaich we aim to:-
Adhere to good environmental practise in all business activities
Ensure that the business meets the minimum requirements set by environmental law and fulfill its legal duty of care requirements for waste disposal
Aim to achieve sustainable environmental improvement
To achieve this, we have implemented a variety of general measures as follows:-
Use of household cleaning products which do not harm the environment
Use of environmentally soaps and detergents for laundering bed linen and towels
Ensuring that efficient use of energy is undertaken within the business by purchasing "A" energy rated appliances
Purchasing of a range of recycled goods
Recycling a numerous household products
Using energy saving lighting
Providing a natural habitat which encourages wildlife
Becoming self sufficient in the planting of Fruit and Vegetable Plants
Providing Free Range Eggs from our 8 Chickens
Promoting a no smoking environment for the benefit of our guests
Providing adequate information for visitors explaining how we are
helping the environment.
Here are some examples of the actions we take to help the environment:
Recycling of paper, cardboard, glass, cans and food waste
Recycling of used Batteries from Cameras, Torches etc
Recycling of toner cartridges
Guest towel policy whereby we only change towels when requested to do so by guests
Monitoring of electricity consumption
Use of local produce wherever possible
Purchase of recycled goods
Confirmation of all bookings by e mail thus reducing paper use
Aslaich?s Initiatives to Reduce, Re-use & Recycle
Reduced flush toilets to save water
Requests that Guests Recycle all recyclable materials by providing relevant disposal products
Double glazed windows to improve thermal performance
Use the eco saving facility on the dishwasher to reduce water use
Re-use furniture and bed linens by donating to local charities
Installation of low energy bulbs throughout the property
Local Support
We support our local environment, services and suppliers through the following actions:
Provide information on walks and wildlife for guests, including bird watching
Provide Information on guided walks and car tours
Provide local transport information to guests
Provide local cycle hire and route information
Use local produce including fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and dairy
Use organic produce in our breakfasts, including Free Range and Home Grown
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